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Gold has been on a tear in 2025, rising approximately 40% year-to-date as investors pile in amid inflation concerns, , geopolitical uncertainty, and expectations of further US interest rate cuts.

The United States is taking significant steps to solidify its position as a global leader in cryptocurrency, driven by a dramatic policy reversal from the Trump administration. After years of criticizing Bitcoin, the Trump White House is now championing the asset as a key part of the country’s economic and geopolitical strategy, signaling a new era for digital assets in America.

Bitcoin trades near $124,700 and gold above $3,950, extending a joint rally that analysts link to expanding global liquidity and a broader rotation into scarce assets. Market data from , GoldPrice.org, and chart show both assets climbing as credit conditions remain accommodative worldwide.

Bitcoin price today trades near $111,015, holding steady after a volatile midweek session that saw buyers step in at the rising trendline near $108,000. The market’s resilience contrasts with record highs in gold and silver, with analysts saying bitcoin’s pause may be masking underlying strength ahead of a potential breakout.

A sharp decline in Bitcoin’s volatility is fundamentally reshaping its investment case, with JPMorgan analysts now arguing the cryptocurrency is significantly undervalued compared to gold. The bank’s latest research reveals Bitcoin’s six-month realized volatility has been cut in half, plunging from 60% earlier this year to a record low of just 30%.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, on Real Vision to explain the thinking behind his company’s pivot to Bitcoin. In a wide-ranging interview, he discussed fiat currency, gold, asset inflation, and how MicroStrategy ended up investing over $500 million in BTC. Speaking to host Raoul Pal, Saylor called Bitcoin the only asset capable of preserving value across a century, describing it as “a steel-hull freighter” compared to fiat’s “inflatable raft” and gold’s “rotting wooden ship.”

Gold broke above $4,000 per ounce this week for the first time in history, extending a driven by central-bank purchases, ETF inflows, and a weaker dollar, according to Reuters.

Bitcoin’s comparative performance against gold has drawn attention following technical data that show oversold levels have been seen over the past decade. According to historical analysis shared by market analyst Crypto Rover, the Bitcoin-to-gold (BTC/XAU) ratio shows cycle patterns that align with Bitcoin halving events, which often precede major bull markets.

Bitcoin experienced volatility on Friday following the airstrike by Israel on Iran. The intensification of conflicts shook the world markets, resulting in substantial corrections for the cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, which was above $107,000 since June 9, briefly fell under $103,000. At the time of press, BTC is at , showing a 2.23% decrease over the last 24 hours.

Robert Kiyosaki has declared the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio dead following Morgan Stanley’s adoption of a 60/20/20 allocation model. The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author argues the conventional approach failed when President Nixon removed the dollar from the gold standard in 1971.

Bitcoin’s next leg may take its cue from gold’s run, according to analyst Colin Talks Crypto, who tracked the historical pattern where gold leads Bitcoin by about 80 days. His latest overlay compares BTC, gold, and Global M2 and shows gold sprinting while Bitcoin lags.

El Salvador has amassed headlines with another purchase, but not with Bitcoin. The country has taken a significant step by adding $50 million worth of gold to its reserves, its first acquisition since 1990. This move signals a new phase in its strategy to diversify assets, reduce risks, and reinforce economic stability. By blending gold with its Bitcoin holdings, El Salvador has strengthened its stance, reflecting both caution and ambition amid shifting global financial conditions.

Michael Saylor’s journey to Bitcoin began during the 2020 crisis when his company faced potential decline amid zero interest rates and remote work threats. Speaking with Jordan Peterson in a , the Strategy executive explained how his engineering background and study of monetary history led him to conclude that traditional stores of value fail over extended timeframes, making Bitcoin the superior choice for preserving wealth.

As Bitcoin faces a weekly decline of 4.5%, trading at $114,100 at press time, gold advocate Peter Schiff has reignited his long-running critique of the crypto asset.

Bitcoin’s next leg may take its cue from gold’s run, according to analyst Colin Talks Crypto, who tracked the historical pattern where gold leads Bitcoin by about 80 days. His latest overlay compares BTC, gold, and Global M2 and shows gold sprinting while Bitcoin lags.

A sharp decline in Bitcoin’s volatility is fundamentally reshaping its investment case, with JPMorgan analysts now arguing the cryptocurrency is significantly undervalued compared to gold. The bank’s latest research reveals Bitcoin’s six-month realized volatility has been cut in half, plunging from 60% earlier this year to a record low of just 30%.

Bitcoin trades near $124,700 and gold above $3,950, extending a joint rally that analysts link to expanding global liquidity and a broader rotation into scarce assets. Market data from , GoldPrice.org, and chart show both assets climbing as credit conditions remain accommodative worldwide.

Michael Saylor’s journey to Bitcoin began during the 2020 crisis when his company faced potential decline amid zero interest rates and remote work threats. Speaking with Jordan Peterson in a , the Strategy executive explained how his engineering background and study of monetary history led him to conclude that traditional stores of value fail over extended timeframes, making Bitcoin the superior choice for preserving wealth.

As Bitcoin faces a weekly decline of 4.5%, trading at $114,100 at press time, gold advocate Peter Schiff has reignited his long-running critique of the crypto asset.

Bitcoin price today trades near $113,700, consolidating after a sharp pullback from the $124,000 resistance zone. The selloff found footing near the $113,500 level, aligning with the 100-day EMA and a critical trendline support that has contained every major correction since May. Bulls now face a test to reclaim $116,500 and restore momentum before deeper downside levels come into play.