Gold Outpaces Bitcoin in 2025 as BTC-XAU Ratio Points to Potential Q4 Breakout
Gold has surged 33% in 2025, outperforming the Nasdaq 100 by threefold and nearly doubling bitcoin’s (BTC) gains. The BTC-XAU ratio, which measures how many ounces of gold are needed to buy one bitcoin, has declined to 31.2 ounces, down from 40 ounces last December.
The rally is supported by falling government bond yields in major Western economies, reflecting high debt, persistent inflation, and slowing growth, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset.
Technically, the BTC-XAU ratio has been consolidating within a long-term ascending triangle pattern that dates back to 2017. After a modest 25% pullback from year-end 2024 highs—much shallower than previous drawdowns of 75–84%—the structure indicates a possible breakout in late Q4 2025 or early 2026.
Gold’s strong performance cements its benchmark status, while the BTC-XAU ratio suggests a decisive move for bitcoin relative to the precious metal could be on the horizon.
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