BRICS 2025: The Great Dollar Exodus & Gold’s Meteoric Rise

The BRICS alliance just dropped a financial bombshell—gold reserves hit record highs as the bloc accelerates its de-dollarization crusade.

Gold Hoarders Anonymous

Central banks are stacking bullion like doomsday preppers, with BRICS nations leading the charge. Meanwhile, the US dollar's dominance slips another notch—because nothing says 'geopolitical power shift' like a bunch of nations trading shiny rocks instead of greenbacks.

The New World Order's Piggy Bank

Commodity-backed currencies are making a comeback, and Wall Street's fiat-loving bankers are sweating through their bespoke suits. One hedge fund manager quipped: 'Turns out when you print trillions, people eventually stop pretending your monopoly money has value.'

BRICS De-Dollarization, Gold Reserves, And Alternative Payment Systems

The broadened BRICS+ inclusion covers availability of approximately 20 other partners or applicants and the intention of its bloc is practically to FORM a more multipolar worldwide financial system.

Political Divisions Surface Among Members

Russia’s Vladimir Putin made a surprising statement in November 2024:

This was quite a reversal for a leader whose country had seen hundreds of billions in dollar reserves frozen. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified the country’s position at a London event in March 2025:

Gold Accumulation Drives Market Impact

BRICS+ central banks have been aggressive buyers in the precious metals market, adding nearly 800 metric tonnes in 2025 alone. Combined BRICS gold reserves now exceed 6,000 tonnes, which represents approximately 20-21% of total global central bank gold reserves. Russia holds 2,336 tonnes while China possesses 2,298 tonnes, together accounting for roughly 74% of the bloc’s total. India follows with 880 tonnes.

This coordinated buying strategy has been described as a strategic shield against currency volatility and sanctions risk. The market impact was significant, as gold prices surged to approximately $4,400 per ounce in late 2025. The World Gold Council’s 2025 survey reveals that 73% of global central bankers believe the US dollar’s share in global reserves will decrease over the next five years. When it comes to purchasing decisions, the National Bank of Poland stated:

Alternative Payment Infrastructure

This year, the BRICS alternative payment system development has been underway on a variety of channels. BRICS Pay is a decentralized payment messaging system that is based on blockchain technology, and it is currently developed to enable retail and wholesale transactions among member countries. This practically circumvents western controlled systems such as SWIFT.

On October 31, 2025 the bloc initiated a pilot of the so-called “Unit”. This comes as a basket-backed, collateral-anchored settlement instrument used in wholesale trade. It is not supposed to be used as everyday money but rather a means to use large international transactions without using dollar. In October 2025, they also announced a new precious metals exchange whereby members could directly trade physical gold and other metals without using US dollars.

However, the BRICS 2025 summary indicates that no concessive stand is taken on the issue of substituting the dollar with the US currency continuing to hold about 57.3% of all world reserves as of early 2025 records.