3 Facts about Kazakhstan’s Plan to Invest Rp5 Trillion into Crypto: Waiting for Stabilization, Not FOMO!

Jakarta, Pintu News – The Central Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) is considering a strategic move to allocate up to $300 million (around Rp4.99 trillion) of its foreign exchange reserves into cryptocurrency assets. This discourse comes after a directive from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish a national digital reserve.

However, the Central Bank is in no hurry. NBK Chairman, Timur Suleimenov, stated that a decision will only be made after the crypto market conditions show more stability.

1. Maximum Investment Plan is $300 Million, but it can start from $50 Million

In his statement on November 28, 2025, Suleimenov emphasized that the allocation of funds for digital assets does not automatically reach $300 million. The amount is an upper limit, but implementation can start from a much smaller figure such as $50 million or $100 million.

These funds will be sourced from NBK’s gold and foreign exchange reserves, not from Kazakhstan’s National Fund. This strategy is part of efforts to diversify the country’s reserve portfolio, which has been dominated by gold and securities.

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2. No Hurry: Wait for Crypto Market to Stabilize After Sharp Correction

Suleimenov emphasized that he will not make investment decisions before conducting in-depth analysis. According to him, current market conditions are not conducive as Bitcoin and other digital assets experienced a significant decline in November-BTC corrected by more than 17%.

“We have to wait for the dust to settle,” he said. This means Kazakhstan is avoiding emotional decisions and favoring risk management in the face of crypto market volatility.

3. In line with Presidential Directives and Global Trends in Digital Asset Investment

The initiative follows President Tokayev’s directive who three months earlier requested the establishment of a digital asset-based national reserve. Since then, Kazakhstan has launched the Alem Crypto Fund and partnered with Binance for the accumulation of BNB coins.

Kazakhstan’s move reflects a global trend, where central banks and government institutions are beginning to explore digital assets as part of strategic reserves. For example, the Czech Central Bank has purchased $1 million worth of Bitcoin and stablecoins as part of their test portfolio.

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FAQ

How much does Kazakhstan plan to invest in crypto?

Up to $300 million or around Rp4.99 trillion, but implementation can start from smaller values such as $50 million or $100 million.

Has Kazakhstan started buying crypto assets?

Not yet for this new plan. But previously Kazakhstan has bought BNB through the national crypto fund Alem Crypto Fund.

What are Kazakhstan’s reasons for delaying investment execution?

Because the crypto market is undergoing a correction and has not shown enough stability for major investment decisions.

Is this trend happening in other countries as well?

Yes. For example, the Czech Central Bank has started a test portfolio by buying Bitcoin and stablecoins to diversify its foreign exchange reserves.

Reference:

• Oluwapelumi Adejumo/BeInCrypto. Kazakhstan Prepares for Potential $300 Million Crypto Investment. Accessed December 1, 2025.