While gold has recently smashed record highs and Bitcoin has languished in a sideways slump, historical data suggests this divergence isn’t a sign of crypto’s demise—it’s a repeating “playbook” for a massive breakout. Analysts point to striking similarities between the current market and the post-crash era of 2020, suggesting that Bitcoin may be preparing for … Read more
Silver emerged as the standout asset of 2025, delivering a massive 120% return and significantly outperforming both gold and Bitcoin. This rally wasn’t merely speculative; it was driven by a powerful combination of macroeconomic shifts, rising industrial needs, and intensified geopolitical pressures. 2025 Performance: A Class of Its Own While most major assets saw gains, … Read more
As the final weeks of 2025 approach, global markets are settling into a cautious but firm rhythm. Trading activity in the Asia-Pacific region started the week on a positive note, with risk assets showing resilience despite the thinning liquidity typical of the holiday season. Asset Performance Snapshot While crypto markets weren’t the primary driver of … Read more
If 2025 had a single financial theme, it was the absolute dominance of precious metals. New data from Morningstar Direct reveals that every single one of the top 10 performing funds in the UK this year was tied to gold, silver, or mining stocks. Leading the pack, the Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund delivered … Read more
Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Tuesday, trading at $4,305 per ounce, placing the safe-haven asset within striking distance of its October all-time high of $4,381. This rally is driven by a strong flight to safety among investors navigating uncertain monetary policy and seeking hedges against persistent inflation. The momentum for bullion is reinforced … Read more
Tether (USDT) is proactively adjusting its reserve strategy, pivoting away from traditional U.S. Treasuries and toward alternative assets like gold and Bitcoin in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s next cycle of interest-rate cuts. This change, which sees these alternative assets now totaling over $22.7 billion in Tether’s overall $181.2 billion reserves, is one of the … Read more
A significant and surprising trend is emerging in the global gold market: Tether, the stablecoin issuer, is now accumulating gold at a pace that exceeds most sovereign central banks. A recent chart reveals the company has acquired 26 tonnes of gold, placing it ahead of major government buyers. For comparison, countries like Kazakhstan purchased 18 … Read more