In a recent interview with CNN Prima News’ Terezie Tománková, Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), Aleš Michl, discussed the institution’s monetary policy, increasing gold holdings, and potential Bitcoin investments. The discussion, initially reported by local news source Seznam Zprávy, provided a rare insight into the central bank’s approach to foreign exchange reserves and the governor’s personal views on Bitcoin.
Will Czech’s Central Bank Buy Bitcoin?
Michl initially expressed his continued doubts about the Czech Republic adopting the euro, suggesting that it wouldn’t alleviate the country’s economic difficulties. He plainly declared, “The euro isn’t a savior,” emphasizing that the Czech National Bank sees minimal strategic benefits in giving up the Czech Crown.
Besides delving into the topic of the euro, Michl also elaborated extensively on the Central Bank of Norway’s intentions to fortify and broaden its foreign currency reserves. Over the last few years, the bank has noticeably augmented its gold holdings, rising from eight metric tons to the present fifty metric tons, with plans for future growth in this area.
The governor outlined the plan clearly, stating, “It will take approximately 3.5 years for us to accumulate 100 tons [of a certain resource], making it the largest quantity ever in the history of the Czech Republic.” He emphasized that the approach of the CNB for managing risk involves spreading reserves across different types of assets: “We possess foreign exchange reserves and our goal is to invest them wisely, diversify them… ensuring that each asset class stands independently from one another.
Although gold serves as the primary foundation for the Central National Bank’s monetary policy, Michl also touched upon the increasing debate surrounding Bitcoin. In response to a query about whether the bank has contemplated investing funds in Bitcoin, he admitted that this topic is frequently brought up in political discussions, particularly among younger individuals.
He shared, “Indeed, Bitcoin crossed my thoughts.” Yet, he swiftly made clear that this idea hasn’t been endorsed as an official decision: “I was pondering Bitcoin […] fortunately, there are seven of us on the board and I believe gold will suffice for the moment. However, we can continue discussing it further.
Michl clarified that the main focus of the central bank is “maintaining low inflation and ensuring financial stability,” which means significant investment in Bitcoin isn’t expected soon. However, he recognized Bitcoin’s appeal as a protective element in a varied portfolio, calling it “an intriguing concept…as a diversification option for other assets.
Michl emphasized that any Bitcoin he might buy would be minimal, significantly less than the Central National Bank’s continuous acquisition of gold. In simpler terms, he mentioned considering purchasing only a few bitcoins and not planning to invest heavily in it, given the ongoing gold accumulation.
At press time, BTC traded at $100,921.
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2025-01-08 07:43