125 thousand dollars, supported by massive inflows into instant exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets, along with a new wave of adoption across the Middle East and North Africa.
Each halving cycle has shown one thing: scarcity drives value. As the next bull phase dawns, Bitcoin's decentralized nature, limited supply, and ease of cross-border access make it an attractive safe haven for a generation that trusts software more than central banks.
On the other hand, gold continues to prove its worth as a store of value for over 5000 years. Its price now hovers around $3950 per ounce, and its strength lies in its history, physical presence, and perception as a safe haven, especially in the face of global uncertainty, inflation, and currency devaluation.
Central banks around the world are still buying gold at record rates, pushing forecasts towards $4900 by 2026 according to Goldman Sachs.
So the real question for investors in the Middle East and North Africa by 2026 is not just 'Which is better?' - but:
• Do you want the stability of tradition or the potential for innovation?
• The security of something tangible, or the freedom of a decentralized network?
• Will the wealth in the region continue to flow into gold reserves... or into digital wallets?
Some analysts believe Bitcoin is expected to drive the price of gold to over $150,000 by 2026 if institutional momentum continues, while gold may maintain steady growth in the range of $4500 to $4900.
Perhaps the smartest investors won't choose either side at all - they weigh both sides:
* Gold for protection,
* Bitcoin for potential.
What is your step for 2026?
Will you hedge with gold... or ride the wave? Bitcoin wave to new potential highs?
Reference links:
https://www.onesafe.io/blog/coexistence-gold-bitcoin-2025
