- Price snapshot: Bitcoin is trading around $86‑88 K while gold sits near $4,326 per ounce.
- Year‑to‑date: Gold is up roughly 45% YTD, whereas Bitcoin has gained about 21%.
- Volatility: BTC remains far more volatile (24.6% vs 15.4% for gold), which explains the sharper swings you see in the crypto market.
- Recent trend: Gold has been the “first‑responder” to market stress, climbing on dovish Fed signals and geopolitical tension, while Bitcoin is trying to recover above $90 K after a dip to $85 K.
Bottom line: if you’re after stability, gold still leads; if you’re chasing higher upside (and can stomach the ride), BTC has the edge.
