Bitcoin's Three-Month Volatility Gap With Gold Shrinks to 0.2%, Intensifying 'Digital Gold' Discussion
The difference in quarterly volatility between Bitcoin and gold has narrowed to just 0.2%, a shift that analysts say highlights Bitcoin’s increasing reputation as a reliable store of value. CryptoQuant’s Axel Adler Jr. pointed out this trend, stating, "Bitcoin could be on its way to becoming the real 'digital gold'," in a
 Following a $19 billion liquidation in mid-October that temporarily dropped Bitcoin to a four-month low of $104,000, many now see this as a buying window. Geoff Kendrick from Standard Chartered remains optimistic, forecasting Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, even as U.S. President Donald Trump renews tariff threats, as outlined in a
Institutional involvement is on the rise, as
Global politics and economic factors continue to influence market sentiment. Ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia have eased immediate risk-off attitudes, pushing Bitcoin above $111,000, according to the Bitcoin News Digest. However, upcoming U.S. inflation figures and a controversial Trump administration proposal to swap gold reserves for Bitcoin—aimed at tackling $38 trillion in national debt—add uncertainty, as noted in a
The debate over volatility between Bitcoin and gold has grown more heated, as gold has lost $2.5 trillion in value this year—more than Bitcoin’s entire market cap. Despite gold’s reputation as a safe haven, Bitcoin’s strength has drawn comparisons. "Gold’s recent 8% single-day drop shows its vulnerability," commented CryptoMichNL, founder of a crypto fund, while Tom Tucker advised investors to be cautious of Bitcoin possibly mirroring gold’s decline in a
Currently, Bitcoin’s price is consolidating, with significant resistance at $113,600 and support around $109,000, according to the Bitcoin News Digest. Institutional “dolphin” wallets—those holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC—now control 26% of the circulating supply, indicating ongoing long-term interest, the digest noted. As the Federal Reserve’s decisions and global events continue to unfold, the competition between Bitcoin’s “maturity” and gold’s “completion” as a store of value is set to shape the next chapter of the crypto market.