Gold has surpassed the euro to become the second-largest reserve asset for global central banks, comprising 16% of total reserve assets.
Central banks have been increasing their gold purchases in recent years, particularly in the East, as a way to hedge against economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
Meanwhile, the share of the USD as a global reserve asset has dropped to 58%.
While gold prices have been surging amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Bitcoin's value has fallen by over $4,000 since October 1.