Gold has started 2026 with a powerful rally, with a strong rally, hitting a new all-time high near $5,000 per ounce. In just the first 23 days of the year, gold is up by 13.5%, while Bitcoin has mostly moved sideways.
Earlier in 2017, when gold rose 30%, Bitcoin jumped 1,900%. A similar move happened again in 2021.
With gold still strong and Bitcoin quiet, Crypto Gems believes the next Bitcoin rally could be starting. Based on past trends, traders now expect Bitcoin to rise by around 400% if history repeats.
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FAQs
In past market cycles, prolonged gold rallies have been followed by capital moving into higher-risk assets. Bitcoin often benefits once investors shift from capital preservation to growth.
Not necessarily. Short-term divergence is common during geopolitical stress, when traditional safe havens dominate before risk appetite returns.
Traders typically watch the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, on-chain activity, and liquidity conditions. A reversal in these indicators could suggest capital rotation is underway.
Macro-focused investors and portfolio managers are most affected. The relationship can influence asset allocation decisions between commodities, crypto, and risk assets.
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