Gold’s trillion‑dollar climb shows Bitcoin has room to catch up

Bitcoin lags gold's 2025 tear, yet correlations reveal shared anti-fiat appeal.

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As gold sprints past $3,400/oz in 2025, it sets the stage for an intriguing dance between traditional and digital stores of value. Both gold and Bitcoin are reacting to a world fraught with macroeconomic tensions, volatile politics, negative real yields, and a wavering faith in fiat currencies. These forces have catapulted gold to fresh heights and fostered whispers of Bitcoin following suit. But what's holding Bitcoin back, and could an upcoming shift unlock its explosive potential...? Discover the factors that could change the digital asset landscape next.