By 2030, it appears central banks will no longer see the trusty old metal as the sole symbol of reliability. Soon, vaults filled with gold bars will be joined by digital flash drives. Deutsche Bank confidently asserts that gold and Bitcoin will soon be quietly coexisting on central bank balance sheets.
In its report, boldly titled "Gold's reign, Bitcoin's rise," Deutsche Bank analysts predict an era when officials will not just weigh bars but also check private keys. After all, 2025 has been a real victory tour for BTC. It soared to $125,000 with a 50% rally since the start of the year.
As the dollar shows signs of weakness, central bankers are left to puzzle, “What should we keep now—gold, crypto, or just patience?” In Deutsche Bank’s words, Bitcoin is essentially digital gold without the need for any physical mining. Instead of a safe, there is a 24-word password—best not forgotten when staff rotations come around.
After all the analysis of volatility and liquidity, one thing is clear—the world is moving toward a place where gold and Bitcoin will finally unite against old-fashioned chaos. By 2030, central banks’ collections will include not just bars but a few cold wallets as well.
