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Bitcoin or Gold: Which Is the Better Hedging Asset in 2025?

Bitwise’s André Dragosch argues gold still protects against stock sell-offs while bitcoin hedges bond stress — raising questions about their roles in 2025 portfolios.

Bitcoin tokens with gold chain, silver coins and global banknotes.

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Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure as Gold Quietly Targets New Record High

Gold climbed nearly another 1% on Thursday to just below $3,500 per ounce.

Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Undervalued Versus Gold as Volatility Collapses, JPMorgan Says

Bitcoin volatility has plummeted from around 60% at the beginning of the year to a current record low of 30%, the report said.

Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash)

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U.K. 30-Year Yield Tops U.S. as Pressure Mounts on Government Borrowing

Markets demand a higher premium for U.K. debt compared to U.S. Treasury notes.

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Bitcoin Trails Gold in 2025 but Dominates Long-Term Returns Across Major Asset Classes

Gold leads bitcoin year to date, but BTC’s cumulative return since 2011 dwarfs all major asset classes, including gold, stocks and real estate.

BTC price chart showing intraday range near $116,500–$117,900

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Commodity-Backed Cryptocurrencies Hit 5-Year Minting Record Over Gold Trade Turmoil

The surge comes after gold futures hit an all-time high and amid concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs on Switzerland's gold exports.

A gold bar (Scottsdale mint/Unsplash)

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Gold Futures Hit Record on U.S. Tariffs, Possibly Boosting Safe-Haven Case for Bitcoin

Gold’s surge has often preceded gains in BTC as both assets attract safe-haven flows during macro uncertainty.

Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Combined Break $500B Barrier

Gold remains dominant, but bitcoin ETFs post 8x growth since US launch, reshaping the ETF landscape.

Bitcoin ETF (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin, Ether Start August on a Shaky Note as Dollar Index Tops 100; Yen Hits 4-Month Low Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Major cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH, experienced volatile trading as the dollar strengthened following new U.S. tariffs.

DXY tops $100 (AhmadArdity/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Hits $123,000, Overtakes Gold as 2025’s Top Asset

Geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty push unproductive assets to the forefront, raising concerns over capital allocation and market signals.

A gold bar (CoinDesk Archives)