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Digital Euro Holding Limits and Monetary Policy Implementation: A Microdata‐Based Perspective

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  • Hendrik Becker
  • Lennart Grabia

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This paper conducts a quantitative analysis to calculate a potential digital euro (D€) holding limit robust to adverse conditions. It draws on a detailed and unique data set that includes individual bank level data for the entire euro area. We use data and a simulation approach on the number of accounts in individual institutions and on account balance distribution. To assess the D€ impact on banks, we conduct our analysis at two different points in time that reflect different monetary policy environments with accommodative and restrictive stance. Our calculations reveal a lower bound holding limit of around 1000€ that almost all banks can handle. The results show a strong heterogeneity between the various euro area banks, as many could offer significantly higher limits. For the implementation of holding limits, we therefore propose a model that has a low mandatory limit which every institution must offer.

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  • Hendrik Becker & Lennart Grabia, 2025. "Digital Euro Holding Limits and Monetary Policy Implementation: A Microdata‐Based Perspective," International Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(3), pages 158-179, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:intfin:v:28:y:2025:i:3:p:158-179
    DOI: 10.1111/infi.70004
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