• Gold continued its strong rise at the beginning of 2026, approaching $5000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases.

  • In contrast, Bitcoin moved sideways and its performance declined compared to gold.

  • Analysts point to a historical pattern: after gold reaches its peak, liquidity later moves to Bitcoin.

  • If the previous scenario repeats, some analysts expect Bitcoin to rise by as much as 400% during the next phase.