BTC Hits 2-Year Lows Against Gold as Precious Metals Reach Record Peaks
As of January 12, 2026, a significant divergence has emerged between traditional safe-haven assets and digital currencies. Gold and Silver have surged to new all-time highs, while Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to maintain its pace, leading analysts to question its status as the primary "debasement trade." The BTC/Gold ratio has slipped below the 20-ounce mark.
Karel Mercx, an investment specialist, stated, “The verdict is in: the debasement trade is Gold & Silver, not Bitcoin. The narrative is broken.” This shift occurs amid increased volatility following U.S. government actions regarding the Federal Reserve leadership. Precious metals are in a price discovery phase, while Bitcoin's inability to rebound raises concerns about its correlation with inflation hedges.
Michaël van de Poppe suggested that Bitcoin's window for recovery may be narrowing. Analysts are debating the validity of the four-year Bitcoin halving cycle, and institutional "de-risking" appears to favor physical assets over the crypto market's volatility. Current data indicates investors are returning to traditional commodities to navigate fiscal and monetary uncertainty.
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BTC Hits 2-Year Lows Against Gold as Precious Metals Reach Record Peaks
As of January 12, 2026, a significant divergence has emerged in the global financial markets between traditional safe-haven assets and digital curr...
