2025-12-09 13:26:53

In October 2025, global central banks’ net gold purchases soared to 53 tons, hitting a yearly peak and surging 36% from the previous month. In this round of the “gold rush,” Poland and Brazil each secured 16 tons, with Uzbekistan following closely behind, buying 9 tons. Poland’s cumulative reserves for the year reached 83 tons, firmly holding the top spot on the gold accumulation leaderboard. Even more noteworthy, 95% of central banks have clearly stated they will continue to increase their holdings.

Why are central banks around the world collectively turning to gold? The answer lies in the current economic turmoil—ongoing geopolitical conflicts, wavering monetary policies, and fluctuating inflation expectations. The unique aspect of gold is that it doesn’t rely on the credit backing of any single government, has no default risk, and is a truly time-tested safe-haven asset.

Looking at the cryptocurrency market, regulatory policies continue to tighten, and price volatility remains extreme. A single piece of news can slash a token’s value in half, and black swan events are all too common. The ideal of “decentralization” sounds great, but when it comes to systemic risks, its defensive capability is clearly lacking.

If all your assets are tied up in cryptocurrencies, it might be wise to make some adjustments: allocate 20%-30% of your portfolio to physical gold or legitimate ETF products when gold prices correct, and steer clear of high-leverage derivatives. Gold won’t give you a tenfold return, but it can help preserve your principal during a market crash.

At this stage, some people are still chasing highs and lows in the crypto world for the adrenaline rush, while others have already started allocating assets like central banks do. What percentage of your portfolio is allocated to gold?

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DecentralizedElder

· 12-12 08:20

Central banks rushing to buy gold, I find it just ridiculous. Are they losing faith in fiat currency or what... Anyway, I just can't understand this whole thing.

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VitaliksTwin

· 12-11 11:54

The central bank is stockpiling gold, but we're still playing with contracts? It's time to wake up.

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AirdropHuntress

· 12-09 13:56

The data shows that the central bank’s logic behind this move is very clear, but the crypto crowd is still hyping decentralization—how ironic. After research and analysis, this gold rush is indeed worth positioning for, with a 20-30% allocation ratio being quite reasonable. The key is to avoid those high-leverage traps. Is another capital player hinting that it’s time to deleverage? But historical data shows that those who truly survive all do exactly that. Central banks are hoarding, while the crypto crowd keeps gambling—isn’t that the fundamental difference? Poland increased its reserves by 83 tons in one go? Pay attention to the expectations of a depreciating US dollar behind this—those in Eastern Europe don’t make pointless moves. To put it bluntly, gold is insurance, crypto is gambling, and the two simply can’t be compared. The real pros have already quietly rebalanced their portfolios. 95% of central banks are doing this; not following the trend just makes you look foolish. The tighter the regulation, the harder crypto falls. Remember this rule—don’t wait until you’ve lost everything to regret it.

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MidnightTrader

· 12-09 13:51

Central banks are all stockpiling gold, while we're still going all-in in the crypto space. The logic here is worlds apart.

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PumpDoctrine

· 12-09 13:51

Central banks are all buying the dip on gold, while us retail investors are still chasing the highs and panicking at the lows, what a joke. --- Gold is really stable, just doesn’t go up as fast as crypto—that’s the real heartbreaker. --- Poland is hoarding gold like crazy, isn’t it time for everyone to wake up? --- 95% of central banks are buying—what are you still waiting for, bro? --- Is being bullish on gold the same as admitting defeat? I don’t think so... --- With the current geopolitical mess, gold isn’t going anywhere—it’s hard currency. --- Wait, why does it feel like central banks are playing the opposite side of crypto? --- A 20% allocation to gold is way too conservative, I think it should start at 40. --- Crypto has died over and over, but gold just stays steady—the difference is huge. --- Crypto is for adrenaline, gold is for retirement—we should have both, right? --- “Decentralization” is starting to sound more and more like a joke. --- Friends who’ve put all their money into crypto really need to reflect. --- Gold won’t 10x, but it also won’t get cut in half—it’s easy math. --- Why are central banks in such a rush to buy gold—does something major lie ahead? --- I trust central banks’ judgment more than some so-called big shots in crypto.

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