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๐ŸŒŸ Hereโ€™s Why The Bitcoin $100K Price Milestone Favors Gold

๐ŸŒŸ Bitcoin Hits $100K, But Gold Shines
Bitcoin recently achieved the $100,000 milestone, igniting market optimism. While many eye further gains, Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone offers a more cautious perspective, highlighting challenges for Bitcoin and opportunities for gold.

โš–๏ธ Bitcoin vs. Gold ETFs
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 has pushed global Bitcoin ETF holdings to $125 billion, nearing goldโ€™s $225 billion. However, McGlone notes Bitcoin ETFs bring higher risks due to their threefold volatility compared to gold. As such, investors may favor gold for stability and similar reward potential.

๐Ÿ“‰ Bitcoin's Volatility and Correlation
McGlone also points out Bitcoinโ€™s price is closely tied to U.S. equities, which he suggests are overstretched. In contrast, gold remains less correlated, making it a safer bet in a potential market downturn.

๐Ÿ’ก Lessons from Trumpโ€™s First Term
Drawing parallels to Donald Trumpโ€™s earlier presidency, McGlone highlights goldโ€™s 52% rise during that period, outperforming Bitcoinโ€™s correlation-driven moves. With Trump set to return, investors may seek gold as a traditional store of value amidst uncertainty.
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