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As the global economic landscape undergoes a realignment, the Central Bank of Russia unexpectedly spoke out. In its latest report, the Central Bank of Russia listed BTC as the leading financial asset for 2025. This recognition comes from an institution that has been cautious about Crypto assets until now, which is indeed surprising.
This shift highlights not only the outstanding performance of BTC but also its increasing integration into investment strategies even within Russia's tightly controlled financial environment.
The Central Bank of Russia recognizes the outstanding performance of BTC
In an official report published in May 2025, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) acknowledged the exceptional performance of BTC over the past 12 months.
The document states: "The annual return of BTC is close to 40%, outperforming all other analyzed financial instruments."
The report provides a precise comparison of the returns of various assets, covering everything from gold to Russian Federation bonds (OFZ), as well as stocks in specific industries.
Furthermore, the report states: "Since January 2022, the cumulative return of BTC has reached 121%", a significant increase compared to traditional assets, most of which have not exceeded single-digit returns.
The analysis is based on two sets of data presented in report charts 36 and 37, comparing the performance of various financial instruments over the past 12 months and since January 2022. The analyzed assets mainly include:
Russian Federation bonds (OFZ), generally regarded as stable reference indicators, but their returns have been very modest;
Ruble and euro deposits, which have not performed better than 5% to 6%;
Gold, which only achieved single-digit growth during the observation period;
Russian industry stocks (energy, transport, finance, consumption) and the Russian Trading System Index (MOEX), all of which have underperformed compared to BTC;
The S&P 500 Total Return Index (S&P500 TR) and U.S. Treasury bonds, whose cumulative performance has also been surpassed by Crypto assets.
Although this quantitative recognition was made within a neutral analytical framework, it breaks the historically cautious or even resistant attitude of Russian authorities towards BTC.
It highlights the rise of an asset that, while not officially supported, has emerged due to its impressive return rates.
Sustained volatility and global proliferation
Although the Central Bank of Russia emphasized the return of BTC, it did not ignore the inherent risks brought by its volatility. The report points out: "In the first four months of 2025, the price of BTC dropped by nearly 20%", this setback seriously shook the market and tested investor resilience.
However, the Crypto asset market quickly rebounded, with an increase of over 10% in April, helping to offset the losses from the first quarter. These drastic fluctuations remind us that while BTC is quite attractive, it remains a high-risk asset prone to sudden corrections.
In addition to the domestic situation in Russia, the report from the Central Bank of Russia also emphasizes external factors supporting BTC growth. In particular, the spot BTC ETFs launched by the U.S. and Hong Kong played a decisive role.
The analysis pointed out: "Easier access to BTC through traditional brokers has facilitated the increasing popularity of BTC," and emphasized that investors no longer need to master complex digital wallet technologies.
Additionally, macroeconomic instability, whether from the depreciation of the ruble or uncertainties related to trade wars in the global environment, has prompted savers to turn to dollar-denominated assets such as BTC.
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