Gold and Bitcoin have shown opposite price trajectories over the past six months. What are the reasons and what can we expect in the future?
Gold Reaches New Heights
In 2025, gold prices rose to new heights, nearing the $3,000 per ounce mark. The reasons for this rise include increased inflation in the US and other countries and global uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump's controversial actions since taking office in January. Investors and central banks have shown unprecedented interest in gold, perhaps unseen since the early days of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020.
Bitcoin's Struggles
Bitcoin's price initially soared after Trump's victory in the 2024 elections, but has since fallen to nearly 15% below its peak. In contrast to gold, Bitcoin is experiencing declining demand, especially in the US, as evidenced by the drop in the 'Coinbase Premium' metric and the underwhelming performance of local ETFs.
What Does the Future Hold?
Experts remain confident in gold's continued rise, but Bitcoin's future is less certain. Financial markets are often irrational, making accurate predictions difficult. However, Bitcoin occasionally acts against expectations, so a potential rise in the coming months is not out of the question.
Despite current trends, the future of gold and cryptocurrency prices remains uncertain. Both gold and Bitcoin may surprise us in the coming months.
