Press reporting gives the distinct impression that more central banks are warming to investing in cryptocurrencies. However, a recent Central Banking survey about central bank reserves, shows a mixed picture. Last year 15.9% of the central bank respondents said they would consider investing in digital assets or currencies within five to ten years. But in the 2025 survey, the figure for cryptocurrencies was just 2.1% over the same timescale.
None of the 91 central banks that manage more than $7 trillion in reserves currently have digital asset investments.
While no central banks currently consider bitcoin an appropriate investment class, 23% of central banks said they were unsure, and 11.6% said cryptocurrencies are becoming a more credible investment.
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