Why Is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold are parting ways in 2025, with the two assets following sharply different trajectories amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting macroeconomic conditions.

What Happened: Gold has surged past $3,160/oz, driven by central bank accumulation, a pivot away from the U.S. dollar, and its enduring reputation as a safe-haven asset.

The metal’s stability has become a magnet for investors amid ongoing global instability and fears of a slowdown.

Bitcoin, on the other hand, has faltered.

After briefly climbing above $80,000 earlier this year, it slipped to $77,000 in April, marking its lowest level of 2025 so far.

The digital asset’s struggle is largely …

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