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Bitcoin Poised for Central Bank Reserve Status by 2030

10/10/2025

Summary

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Deutsche Bank Research forecasts Bitcoin could become a formal central bank reserve asset by 2030, alongside gold.
Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon of Deutsche Bank Research cite Bitcoin's fixed supply, declining volatility, and institutional acceptance as drivers.
Gold accounts for 24% of central bank reserves, the highest share since the 1990s.
The report says both assets could hedge inflation and geopolitical risk, though Bitcoin's volatility and regulatory concerns remain barriers.

History

Historical Context

Bitcoin, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, gained prominence as a decentralized digital currency, with its supply capped at 21 million coins. By 2021, it was recognized as a potential reserve asset, with countries like El Salvador adopting it as legal tender. In March 2025, President Trump established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, reflecting its growing institutional acceptance and implications for global monetary policy.

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Story summary

Deutsche Bank Research forecasts Bitcoin could become a formal central bank reserve asset by 2030, alongside gold.
Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon of Deutsche Bank Research cite Bitcoin's fixed supply, declining volatility, and institutional acceptance as drivers.
Gold accounts for 24% of central bank reserves, the highest share since the 1990s.
The report says both assets could hedge inflation and geopolitical risk, though Bitcoin's volatility and regulatory concerns remain barriers.

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