Russia’s central bank has officially recognized Bitcoin as the most profitable financial instrument in the country over the past 12 months. According to newly published government data, BTC delivered a 38% return, outperforming traditional assets like corporate bonds, gold, and even the S&P 500.
The report, featured in Russia’s April 2025 financial bulletin, highlights a dramatic contrast: while many sectors such as telecoms, construction, and metallurgical stocks recorded deep losses, Bitcoin stood out as the clear winner — and even more so when measured since early 2022, where it posted a staggering 121.3% gain.
This public endorsement of Bitcoin’s performance by a major global central bank could signal a shift in institutional perception. While Russia hasn’t formally adopted Bitcoin, official acknowledgment of its financial outperformance could help normalize the asset in wider sovereign portfolios.
