Group 1 - Platinum is becoming a new focus for central bank reserve asset diversification amid increasing geopolitical uncertainties and challenges to the dollar credit system [1] - As of now, platinum futures prices have increased by over 50% this year, significantly outpacing the 33% rise in COMEX gold futures [1] - The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) projects a 10% year-on-year increase in global platinum demand, reaching 70.7 tons by Q1 2025 [1] Group 2 - There has been a noticeable increase in discussions regarding central banks purchasing platinum as a reserve asset, although no official announcements have been made yet [2] - The approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not seen as a barrier; the inclusion of platinum in central bank reserves could reshape the global precious metals market and provide a new path for de-dollarization [2] - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange is progressing towards the listing of platinum futures, addressing the lack of effective domestic price hedging mechanisms for related enterprises and traders [2]