What caused gold to overtake U.S. Treasuries as largest reserve asset?

Central banks bought 1,100+ tonnes in 2025 amid U.S. debt surge, geopolitics, and dollar doubts—gold hit 25-27% of reserves.

Is the U.S. dollar losing its reserve currency status?

Not fully—still 45-58% dominant—but gold topping Treasuries signals diversification away from U.S. debt risks.

Will gold prices hit $4,800 in 2026?

Likely, on sustained central bank demand and weaker dollar; geopolitics could push higher.

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Gold Buries Treasuries as Reserve King

Gold's not just shining—it's now the biggest pile in central bank vaults, eclipsing U.S. Treasuries. Forget the hype; this screams trouble for the dollar's dominance.

DevTools Feed Apr 04, 2026 4 min read

Gold bars stacked higher than U.S. Treasury bonds in a central bank vault

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Gold now holds 25-27% of global reserves, topping Treasuries for the first time. 𝕏
Central banks bought over 1,100 tonnes in 2025, driven by U.S. debt and geopolitics. 𝕏
Dollar remains king but faces diversification pressure; gold could hit $4,800/oz. 𝕏

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