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Czech National Bank Governor Weighs Bitcoin for Future Reserve Strategy

by Chiwuike Owunwa
Jan 7, 2025 - 6:53 pm
in Blockchain, Sticky
Exterior view of the Czech National Bank building in Prague, symbolizing the institution’s financial strategies and innovation.

Governor Aleš Michl Considers Bitcoin for CNB Reserves

The governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, has shown interest in Bitcoin as one of the components of the bank’s foreign exchange reserves. Not being currently in the priority agenda, this at once shows a growing awareness on the part of the government and institutions of cryptocurrency as a viable financial tool.

Bitcoin as a Means of Diversification

Speaking to CNN Prima News, Michl suggested purchasing “a few Bitcoin” could be done as part of diversification. Any such move would have to be approved by the CNB’s seven-member board.

Eventually, bank board member Janis Aliapulios added that, while there are no plans to actually purchase Bitcoin, at least for the time being, and the governor will not rule it out in principle. Meanwhile, the CNB is focused on building its stashes of gold, aiming to increase their proportion in the overall stash to 5% by 2028.

Bitcoin versus Gold

With its performance drawing attention to a 131% rise in value over the past year-very far ahead of gold’s 30%-the strong return has fueled debates on Bitcoin’s viability as a potential reserve asset. According to Anndy Lian, a specialist in blockchain, this is because Bitcoin can redefine traditional “safe” assets and promote financial decentralization and innovation.

But the price volatility of Bitcoin may pose some risk in making it a national reserve, due to the impact of steep value swings on financial stability.

US Bitcoin Act Gains Momentum Bitcoin isn’t only Europe’s darling. The Bitcoin Act in the US, spearheaded by Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, is one calling for a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. A bill that keeps gathering speed, the Bitcoin Act enjoys bipartisan support as it is also supported by Democratic Representative Ro Khanna.

The prospects of this act have been strengthened by the victory of President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress. State-level initiatives, such as the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act in Pennsylvania, further demonstrate the viability of such policies.

Bitcoin’s Potential as a Reserve Asset

Analysts predict profound effects if Bitcoin becomes a staple reserve asset. According to Blockstream CEO Adam Back, Bitcoin could be worth as much as $1 million in the event of greater adoption. Adding Bitcoin to national reserves might upend global finance, wresting gold’s long-held hegemony and shifting toward a decentralized model for economic stability.

By exploring Bitcoin, the CNB joins a growing list of institutions rethinking reserve strategies and underlines cryptocurrency’s potential to shape the future of finance.

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Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike Owunwa

Chiwuike is a frontend programmer and writer with 3 years experience in the Web3. He's meticulous researcher, enthusiastic about Blockchain and the future of crypto, DeFi, and the Metaverse.

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