Czech Central Bank Considers Bitcoin for Reserve Diversification

The Czech National Bank (CNB) has approved a proposal to explore investment opportunities in additional asset classes, including Bitcoin.

Based on the findings, the board will decide on the next steps. If the outcome is positive, the Czech central bank will become the first known regulator to hold digital gold.

The initiative was proposed by CNB Governor Aleš Michl. He suggested allocating up to 5% of the €140 billion reserves in Bitcoin.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed excitement over the Czech central bank’s steps.

I always liked the name Czech, now I know why. ? https://t.co/ldcL7S02CI

— CZ ? BNB (@cz_binance) January 30, 2025

“I always liked the Czech name [CZ — code for Czechia], now I know why,” he joked.

On January 30, European Central Bank President ECB Christine Lagarde ruled out the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the reserves of central banks in the eurozone (of which Czechia is not a part). She cited issues with liquidity, security, and oversight.

In December, the authorities of the Czech Republic passed a law that simplifies operations for crypto companies and introduces tax incentives for digital currency holders.

Analysts at Fidelity Digital Assets believe that national-level adoption of Bitcoin in 2025 will serve as a powerful driver for the asset.

In January, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a task force on cryptocurrency markets. One of the group’s tasks will be to assess the “potential for creating and maintaining a national reserve of digital assets.”