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Bitcoin in National Reserves has become quite a fascinating topic of discussion right now, especially as trust in the United States dollar continues to face certain challenges. According to a recent and rather surprising survey, about 80% of Americans would actually prefer to see some portion of the national gold reserves converted into bitcoin, which really does signal a remarkable shift in public sentiment toward cryptocurrency. 4 in 5 Americans want some US gold reserves converted to bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/ibxXfe04g5 — The Nakamoto Project (@NakamotoProjct) May 19, 2025 Also Read: Goldman Sachs: MAG7 Hits 7-Year Low Amid AI, Trade & Antitrust Fears Why Bitcoin Tops Gold as America’s New Currency Hedge of Choice Source: Watcher Guru Many Americans are currently viewing Bitcoin in National Reserves as a potential hedge against inflation and also currency devaluation. This growing preference for cryptocurrency over traditional assets like gold seems to reflect increasing concern...

With both of the assets coming to the forefront in the first few months of the year, JPMorgan analysts have projected that Bitcoin is likely to have more upside than gold in the second half of 2025. Indeed, the bank’s analysts note that BTC may, in fact, keep rising at the expense of the yellow metal. The two investment assets became the center of attention amid an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic forecast. As geopolitical tension rose, so too did the debasement trade, where investors opted for both as a hedge against weakening fiat currencies. Although that has stalled thus far in 2025, JPMorgan is expecting one of those assets to come out ahead in the second half of the year. JUST IN: JPMorgan says Bitcoin could outperform gold in the second half of 2025. pic.twitter.com/ZKqGPvu1on — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 15, 2025 Also Read: Susquehanna International Discloses $291M Bitcoin ETF Holdings JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Will Rise at the Expense of Gold in 2025 Despite sliding ...

The DXY index, which tracks the performance of the US dollar shows the currency falling below the 100 mark. The US dollar is now hovering around the 99.30 mark on Monday and is attracting heavy bearish sentiments. It dipped by 0.74% shedding close to 0.74 points in the charts on the opening bell. Traders who went long on the greenback this year are all underwater as their portfolios turned deep red. Also Read: G7 Central Banks Confront US Chaos: ECB to Cut Rates, Canada Watches Inflation Source: MarketWatch Taking an entry position now is considered risky as the US dollar is yet to bottom out in the charts. The currency is experiencing a downturn after Trump announced sanctions on over 185 countries early this month. However, he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs after the US stock market crashed but the development is not helping the USD and the markets either. Also Read: Currency Surprise: These 9 Currencies Are Outperforming The US Dollar The US Dollar Getting Wiped Out: Invest in ...

Gold has surged to fresh record highs, leaving Bitcoin (BTC) trailing behind, with a growing divergence in performance between the two assets. At press time, gold is trading above $3,036 per ounce, marking a strong 15% increase year-to-date (YTD). In contrast, Bitcoin has dropped 11% since the start of the year, trading at $83,517, highlighting a sharp discrepancy in returns. Bitcoin and Gold year-to-date chart. Source: TradingView The widening gap has prompted several strategists to suggest that the tide is turning decisively in favor of gold, as mounting macroeconomic uncertainties and escalating geopolitical tensions drive investors back toward the traditional safe-haven asset. Picks for you The Mythos Foundation brings MYTH staking on Mythos Chain 2 hours ago ...

The US dollar has become a very controversial currency to explore at the moment. With Donald Trump leaving no stone unturned to strengthen the US economy, his idea of imposing tariffs on nations is backfiring, sparking trade war narratives to gain momentum. With this development, the dollar is losing its credibility at a rapid pace, with countries busy scurrying for alternatives. Here are three able US dollar alternatives that have been gaining widespread momentum, detailing the US dollar authority on a global pedestal. Also Read: De-dollarization and the Digital Currency Battle: Why Gold-Backed Stablecoins Could Replace the USD 3 Leading US Dollar Contenders On The Rise 1. Cryptocurrencies Beating US Dollar Source: Watcher Guru The US dollar is now facing stiff competition as alternative assets like cryptocurrency are regularly gaining traction at a global pace. One of the prime examples of this is Russia’s increased usage of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stable...

Crypto market leader Bitcoin (BTC) zoomed past the psychological $100K mark for the first time in history after US President-elect Donald Trump nominated pro-crypto Paul Atkins to replace Gary Gensler as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BTC pumped more than 9% in the last 24 hours to trade at $102,104.55 as of 1:10 a.m. EST. This added to the crypto king’s weekly gain and boosted Bitcoin’s market cap to above $2 trillion. Trump Nominates Atkins As Gensler’s Replacement Incoming US President Trump announced in a Dec. 4 post on Truth Social that he has nominated Atkins to replace SEC Chair Gensler as the agency’s chief. In the post, Trump noted Atkins’ former role as an SEC commissioner, adding that he “strongly advocated for transparency and protecting investors,” during his time at the regulator. This nomination of a pro-crypto SEC Chair follows the promises made by Trump earlier this year at the Bitcoin 2024 ...

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold have been expected to experience massive upsides through most of 2024 due to numerous financial, technical, and political reasons. Indeed, by October 4, both assets had been performing well, with gold trading near its all-time highs (ATH) and BTC, despite being well below its peak, substantially in the green year-to-date (YTD). Experts at the banking giant JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM), however, believe that both the commodity and the cryptocurrency have significantly more room to grow in the coming month. Picks for you IMF urges El Salvador to scale back Bitcoin law 38 mins ago Here are the AI startups ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fears the most 1 hour ago ...

Gold and silver are among the most sought-after commodities as they have a store of value for centuries. Silver gained popularity after the 20th century as the Industrial Revolution began using the commodity for machines and products. Also Read: U.S. Debt To Reach $57 Trillion at Current Rate In the present day, car manufacturer Tesla extensively uses Silver to create EV batteries, particularly for the anode and cathode. On the other hand, GOLD is a safe haven and a hedge against inflation and is purchased by both retail and institutional investors. The procurement of gold and silver never stops and the two commodities always remain in business. So which of these two commodities has delivered the most profits in 25 years? In this article, we will highlight whether gold or silver has printed the highest returns to investors in the last 25 years. Also Read: BRICS: China Might Hold 5,300 Tons of Gold To Boost De-Dollarization Gold or Silver? Which Commodity Delivered ...

Bitcoin price is closely linked to several financial assets but the reasons for correlation with certain precious metals and stocks can be quite different. The financial media often points out Bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation to big tech. “Bitcoin is trading like a tech stock” is a common narrative alongside BTC's often acute inverse-relationship with the United States dollar. But are these correlations set in stone, and can they be useful for predicting future price moves? Let's take a closer look at several reports analyzing the relationship between Bitcoin and various asset types.  Bitcoin's historic correlations vary across timeframes A report published in October 2022 by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute arrived at several key conclusions regarding Bitcoin’s correlations with traditional financial assets, including: The extreme volatility of the Bitcoin market means that long-term correlations are stronger than short-term correlations; The “positive linka...