The Czech National Bank bought $1 million in Bitcoin as a pilot move to explore reserve diversification, CNB Governor Aleš Michl said. The purchase is small in size but notable for signaling institutional interest in crypto as a reserve asset.
The Czech central bank has deployed $1 million to purchase Bitcoin as part of a controlled test of decentralized assets, the regulator said on 14 November 2025. The move is largely experimental but signals growing institutional engagement with crypto.
The Czech central bank has launched a pilot program buying Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits to evaluate how digital assets could be incorporated into its balance sheet. The experiment signals growing official interest in crypto as a potential reserve tool.
Luxembourg's finance minister confirmed a 1% sovereign allocation to Bitcoin and said other countries will follow, echoing Michael Saylor's 'no 2nd best' remark. The announcement coincided with the Czech National Bank launching its first digital-asset pilot, lifting European crypto attention.
The Czech National Bank announced on November 13 that it purchased Bitcoin and created a $1 million pilot portfolio containing BTC, a stablecoin, and tokenized deposits. This marks the first time a central bank has publicly confirmed acquiring Bitcoin.
The Czech Republic and Luxembourg have disclosed holdings of Bitcoin as strategic reserve assets, following recent sovereign moves abroad. Officials framed the allocations as a hedge against inflation and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
The Czech National Bank has placed $1 million into a pilot crypto reserve that holds Bitcoin, a stablecoin and tokenized bank deposits. The experiment is designed to evaluate custody, valuation and liquidity mechanics as central banks explore digital assets for reserve diversification.
The Czech central bank has made its first confirmed direct purchase of bitcoin as part of a new digital asset "test portfolio," though officials say it does not represent a formal shift in reserve policy. This marks the first verified instance of a sovereign central bank buying BTC directly.
The Czech National Bank has bought Bitcoin as part of a $1 million test digital asset portfolio that also contains a USD-pegged stablecoin and a tokenized dollar deposit. It is the CNB's first direct digital asset purchase and is meant to test custody, settlement and risk frameworks.
The Czech National Bank has set up a $1 million "test portfolio" that includes bitcoin, US dollar‑pegged stablecoins, and a tokenized dollar deposit. The experiment is intended to assess operational, custody and market mechanics rather than signal a change in monetary policy.