A new global survey of central bank reserve managers has shown a decline in interest in digital asset investments over the medium term

Contrary to public narratives suggesting increasing institutional adoption

A new global survey of central bank reserve managers has shown a decline in interest in digital asset investments over the medium term, contrasting with public narratives suggesting increasing institutional adoption.

The annual reserve management survey conducted by Central Banking between January and February 2025 among 91 central banks, collectively managing more than $7 trillion in reserves, found that none currently hold any cryptocurrency or digital asset.

While 23% were unsure if Bitcoin (BTC) is a viable investment and 11.6% see digital currencies gaining credibility, actual adoption interest plunged.

Only 2.1% of central banks surveyed by Central Banking are considering digital asset investments within the next five to ten years. This is a dramatic drop from 15.9% reported in the previous year’s survey.

The survey period was before March, when U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile in an executive order. Earlier discussions regarding the possibility of creating such a reserve began in January, focusing on the potential benefits and drawbacks.

Out of 72 central bank respondents, 37.5% plan to increase their gold holdings over the coming year, and none planned to reduce exposure to the precious metal.

The survey also found that a majority of 59.5%, or 50 institutions, opposed the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, while 39.3%, or 33 respondents, remained undecided. Only one central bank expressed support for the proposal.

The survey was conducted in the wake of monetary policy decisions by central banks such as the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan, which, according to financial author Robert Kiyosaki, are leading to a shift in the financial system.

In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, Kiyosaki highlighted that these institutions, along with the Bank for International Settlements, are reshaping the global financial structure, rendering assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds less viable for the majority of investors.

“The Fed, Bank of England, European Bank, Bank of Japan, and the BIS are changing the financial structure of the world,” Kiyosaki stated. “The institutions that control money and credit are making new rules.”

He further explained that as a result of these changes, traditional investment products like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are becoming increasingly risky for the average person, while gold and Bitcoin are set to rise in value due to increased demand.

“For the 99%, these changes mean that stocks, bonds, and mutual funds will become worthless as hyperinflation arrives. But don't worry, because gold and Bitcoin will be in great demand,” Kiyosaki added.