PANews, April 15—According to Ledger Insights, a recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements on central bank reserves shows that by 2024, 15.9% of central bank respondents said they would consider investing in digital assets or currencies within five to ten years. However, in the 2025 survey, only 2.1% of central banks considered investing in cryptocurrencies within the same timeframe. Of the 91 central banks managing over $7 trillion in reserves, none currently hold digital asset investments. Although no central banks currently view Bitcoin as an appropriate investment category, 23% of central banks expressed uncertainty, and 11.6% noted that cryptocurrencies are becoming a more credible investment. Regarding the idea of establishing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, only one central bank expressed support, while 50 (59.5%) opposed the idea. However, a considerable number (33, accounting for 39.3%) expressed uncertainty.

This survey was conducted in January and February, prior to Trump's executive order in March concerning the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the U.S. digital asset reserve. However, he briefly mentioned the idea in a digital assets executive order in early January. Despite the survey being conducted before the latest round of U.S. tariff measures, the respondents listed U.S. protectionist policies as the greatest risk.