Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold: Bitcoin Could Be Next

Central banks purchased a net 53 tonnes of gold in October 2025, a 36% month-over-month surge that brought the monthly total to the highest of the year. This aggressive gold accumulation reflects growing concerns over macroeconomic uncertainty and a strategic shift away from traditional dollar-denominated assets. Record Gold Purchases Signal Strategic Shift According to World Gold Council data, central banks purchased a net 53 tonnes of gold in October alone—the highest monthly demand this year—led by Poland, Brazil, and emerging market economies. Central banks acquired 254 tonnes year-to-date through October, making 2025 the fourth-highest year for gold accumulation this century source: https://beincrypto.com/central-banks-gold-bitcoin-reserves-2025/