#DanielNadem

The contrast between the "Old Guard" and the "Digital Gold" has never been more striking than it is today, December 24, 2025. Your assessment is spot on: Gold is on a historic rampage while Bitcoin is stuck in a frustrating sideways grind.

🏆 Gold: The undisputed King of 2025

Gold has officially "exploded," as you put it. Today, spot gold smashed through the $4,500 barrier for the first time in history, hitting an intraday peak of $4,525.19.

The 70% Surge: This year-to-date gain is almost unprecedented for a multi-trillion-dollar asset class.

The Driver: It’s a perfect storm. With the Fed signaling at least two more rate cuts for 2026 and U.S.–Venezuela tensions boiling over, safe-haven demand has reached a "frenzy" state.

The Local Impact: In Pakistan, the price has surged to a staggering Rs 472,862 per tola, leaving domestic investors breathless.

📉 Bitcoin: The "Risk-On" Reality Check

While Gold is hitting record after record, Bitcoin is behaving exactly like a high-beta tech stock.

The $90K Ceiling: BTC is currently hovering near $86,700–$87,200. It has repeatedly tested the $90,000 level this month, only to be rejected by what traders are calling a "ceiling of reinforced concrete."

Institutional Exodus: Yesterday saw $142 million in spot ETF outflows, the first major cooling of institutional heat in four weeks.

Support Levels: You’re right to watch the $84K–$86K zone. A break below this support could trigger a cascade of liquidations, especially with holiday liquidity being so thin.

⚖️ The Bottom Line

The "rotation" you mentioned is visible in the data. While Bitcoin cooled off by 3% this week, some institutional money actually rotated into XRP and Solana, which saw a combined $111 million in inflows.

Right now, the market is choosing tangible security over digital scarcity. Gold isn't just winning; it's leading a broad metals rally that includes Silver hitting $72. Until Bitcoin can reclaim $90,000 with conviction, it remains in the shadow of the yellow metal.