In a noteworthy development, the Central Bank of Russia has officially acknowledged Bitcoin as the highest-performing financial asset in 2025 so far.
This recognition is based on comparative investment returns across various sectors within the Russian financial market.
According to the data reflected in the bank’s April 2025 financial instrument performance report, Bitcoin has outpaced traditional assets like U.S. Treasury bonds and the S&P 500, as well as domestic sector stocks including industrials, metals, oil, and telecom.
The chart highlights a return of approximately +11.2% for Bitcoin in April alone, with year-to-date performance also notably outshining all other categories. This admission by a major central bank—especially one historically critical of cryptocurrencies—marks a symbolic shift in institutional acknowledgment of Bitcoin’s growing role as a financial instrument.
As global interest in digital assets continues to expand, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Bitcoin’s recognition by Russia’s top financial authority could further legitimize its place in traditional portfolios.
Kosta Gushterov
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Source: https://coindoo.com/russias-central-bank-ranks-bitcoin-as-2025s-top-asset/