The CNB’s latest move comes on the back of concerns about the dollar’s long-term viability. The US public debt is constantly rising. At the same time, continuous fiscal deficits and geopolitical uncertainty have also contributed to the acceleration of diversification strategies from many central banks, especially in the emerging markets.
Central banks have purchased gold amid this shift, which has supported to reach record highs.
However, with analysts increasingly debating Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value, digital assets are now entering policy discussions.
A study by Invesco published in 2025 suggested that 53% of central banks plan to diversify reserves further, while 72% expressed concerns over the dollar’s long-term outlook, up sharply from the prior year.