✅ Why Gold is Winning for Now
Gold has surged ~55–60 % in 2025 — making it this year’s top-performing major asset.
Demand from central banks, geopolitical uncertainty, and expectations of interest-rate cuts have fueled this rally.
Gold remains the preferred “safe-haven” when risk is high — stable and trusted, especially in uncertain times.
⚠️ Why Bitcoin (BTC) Is Lagging — But Still Has Potential
Bitcoin’s 2025 rally fizzled: after peaking near $126,000 in October, BTC dropped > 25 – 30 % — underperforming many assets.
The divergence shows how BTC behaves more like a high-volatility tech stock than a traditional safe-haven.
Nevertheless, some analysts — like at JPMorgan — argue that if BTC were valued like gold (adjusting for volatility), it could theoretically hit ~ $170,000.
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🔍 What This Means for Investors
If you favor stability and lower risk, gold looks like the more reliable asset right now.
If you accept high volatility for potentially bigger gains, Bitcoin still offers upside — but with significantly higher risk.
Many analysts suggest a balanced allocation: part in gold for stability, part in Bitcoin for growth — letting each play its role depending on market conditions.
