Banking giant makes 'ultra-bold prediction' for gold and Bitcoin by 2030.

#Latest Bitcoin News# FX168 Financial News Agency (Asia Pacific) reported that banking giant Deutsche Bank released a bullish forecast, predicting that by 2030, Bitcoin (BTC) and gold may both appear on central bank balance sheets as reserve assets. The financial website Finbold described this as an "ultra-bold prediction."

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In a new report titled "The Reign of Gold, The Rise of Bitcoin," Deutsche Bank pointed out that Bitcoin's declining volatility and increasing legitimacy are making it more like gold, positioning it as a modern hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks.

The bank noted that both assets benefit from the global trend of central banks diversifying investments and moving away from the weakening US dollar.

This dynamic has pushed the price of Bitcoin above $125,000, setting a new all-time high; meanwhile, spot gold prices have surged over 40% year-to-date, surpassing the $4,000 per ounce mark.

Deutsche Bank analysts Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon believe that Bitcoin’s trajectory mirrors the historical status of gold.

Just as gold transitioned from a position of skepticism to become a cornerstone of financial security, Bitcoin is following a similar path. Its fixed supply, growing liquidity, and adoption as a "financial" asset by corporations are accelerating its acceptance.

Deutsche Bank stated: "Strategic allocation in Bitcoin could become a cornerstone of modern financial security, echoing the role gold played in the 20th century. By assessing volatility, liquidity, strategic value, and trust, we believe that both assets could appear on central bank balance sheets by 2030."

The Role of Bitcoin Reserves

Deutsche Bank added that hundreds of companies now hold bitcoin on their balance sheets, a trend that further enhances bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset.

Meanwhile, central banks continue to steadily increase their gold reserves in search of protection against U.S. political uncertainty and a weakening dollar.

Deutsche Bank's report concluded that both bitcoin and gold are expected to become structural components of the global reserve system within the next five years.