Price of bitcoin could go higher or ‘can go to zero,’ says Czech central bank governor
Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl acknowledged bitcoin could boost portfolio returns due to low correlation with traditional assets, but warned extreme volatility makes it too risky for reserves. Despite a successful $1 million test portfolio, the CNB rejected adding bitcoin to foreign-exchange reserves in February 2026, citing risk concerns over potential zero value scenarios.
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