According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global foreign exchange reserves have exceeded $13 trillion for the first time in history. However, the dominance of the US dollar has hit a record low. While central bank assets grew by 6.5% in 2025 to reach a nominal value of $13.1 trillion, the dollar's share in these reserves declined significantly.

Key findings of the global reserve currency distribution:

• US Dollar: The greenback's share fell to 56.77%, down from 58.52% the previous year. This marks its lowest level since 1995.

• Euro: The Euro remains the second most held reserve currency, accounting for 20.25% of global holdings.

• Japanese Yen: In contrast, the Yen’s share rose to 5.78%, its highest level since 2020.

• Chinese Yuan: The Yuan saw a decline in usage, with its share dropping to 1.95%, the lowest level recorded since 2017.

This trend suggests a gradual diversification of global reserves as central banks look toward other major currencies, although the US dollar still remains the primary global reserve asset.