Global Gold Reserves Shatter 30-Year Record, Surpass Euro Holdings in Stunning Shift

Gold just schooled fiat currencies in a masterclass of store-of-value dominance.

The 30-Year Milestone

Central banks haven't stacked this much shiny metal since before the internet era—showing digital assets aren't the only safe haven gaining institutional traction. Bullion reserves officially overtook euro holdings, proving even traditionalists are hedging against monetary debasement.

While gold's physical heft makes it cumbersome compared to Bitcoin's elegant digital scarcity, the message rings clear: smart money flees political currencies. Guess those 'barbarous relic' jokes didn't age well—unlike gold's 5,000-year track record of preserving wealth while fiat systems inflate themselves into oblivion.

Gold Beats Euro as Banks Embrace Metal Over Fiat

There have been many instances where the system of fiat currency has been called out for its stark volatility. Reports of how unreliable the Fiat has become have gone viral on major social media platforms, as they are susceptible to external changes and pressure. As Trump’s tariff continues to pose volatility around the world, the global banks have been fighting this change by hoarding large quantities of gold to solidify their economy’s future.

A recent report by Global Markets Investor confirms how banks have lately been bulking up on gold obsessively. Gold’s share in international reserves has risen significantly, up 24% in Q1 2025. This sharp rise has been dubbed as one of the most promising gold feats, as the metal has hit its highest point in the last 30 years.

Moreover, the precious metal has also beaten the euro to become the second most held globally held asset,

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Gold international reserves are SURGING:

Gold's share of global international reserves hit 24% in Q1 2025, the most in 30 YEARS.

This is up from 21% recorded in Q4 2024.

Gold's share in global reserves is now higher the Euro and only behind the US Dollar.

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Gold Price Prediction for 2025

As per JP Morgan’s report, gold is now on track to hit $3675 by 2025, strongly moving towards $4K by mid-2026.

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The analyst at JP Morgan stated that gold is poised to rise strategically over the next year.

Said Natasha Kaneva, head of Global Commodities Strategy at J.P. Morgan.