The global financial architecture is shifting, driven by a dual erosion of trust: from the dollar to gold, and from traditional currencies to digital assets. In 2025, central banks around the world are revising their strategies to include assets once considered alternative — gold and cryptocurrencies.
At BITDPS, we analyze global central bank portfolio decisions and observe that gold and digital assets are no longer viewed as opposites, but as complementary.
Gold: A Safe-Haven Asset Amid Geopolitical Tensions
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), central banks have added over 1,200 tonnes of gold to their reserves since the beginning of 2024 — a record high in recent decades. Key reasons include:
Geopolitical instability;
Erosion of trust in the dollar due to U.S. monetary expansion;
Strengthening of local currencies in emerging economies (India, China, Turkey).
Gold is once again being seen as a neutral and sanction-resistant asset, especially in the face of secondary sanctions and potential exclusion from SWIFT.
Cryptocurrencies: Cautious Integration, Not Ignorance
While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not yet part of official reserves, some central banks are:
Testing CBDCs inspired by blockchain infrastructure;
Exploring asset tokenization models, including bonds and gold;
Investing in research on digital financial tools for cross-border settlements.
🗨️ “It’s not about buying Bitcoin — it’s about transforming how we think about money,” emphasizes a BITDPS analyst.
BITDPS Conclusion
In 2025, gold is solidifying its role in central bank portfolios as a hedge against political and currency risks. Cryptocurrencies, meanwhile, are emerging as catalysts for digital reform and technological experimentation. Both asset classes are now core components of long-term resilience strategies.
At BITDPS, we analyze global central bank portfolio decisions and observe that gold and digital assets are no longer viewed as opposites, but as complementary.
Gold: A Safe-Haven Asset Amid Geopolitical Tensions
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), central banks have added over 1,200 tonnes of gold to their reserves since the beginning of 2024 — a record high in recent decades. Key reasons include:
Geopolitical instability;
Erosion of trust in the dollar due to U.S. monetary expansion;
Strengthening of local currencies in emerging economies (India, China, Turkey).
Gold is once again being seen as a neutral and sanction-resistant asset, especially in the face of secondary sanctions and potential exclusion from SWIFT.
Cryptocurrencies: Cautious Integration, Not Ignorance
While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not yet part of official reserves, some central banks are:
Testing CBDCs inspired by blockchain infrastructure;
Exploring asset tokenization models, including bonds and gold;
Investing in research on digital financial tools for cross-border settlements.
🗨️ “It’s not about buying Bitcoin — it’s about transforming how we think about money,” emphasizes a BITDPS analyst.
BITDPS Conclusion
In 2025, gold is solidifying its role in central bank portfolios as a hedge against political and currency risks. Cryptocurrencies, meanwhile, are emerging as catalysts for digital reform and technological experimentation. Both asset classes are now core components of long-term resilience strategies.
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Le informazioni ed i contenuti pubblicati non costituiscono in alcun modo una sollecitazione ad investire o ad operare nei mercati finanziari. Non sono inoltre fornite o supportate da TradingView. Maggiori dettagli nelle Condizioni d'uso.