The fever for precious metals could boost cryptocurrencies by the end of this year.
As gold and silver reach historic highs, investors are turning to safe-haven assets. This fever for precious metals could rekindle interest in cryptocurrencies, positioned as a modern alternative to traditional assets.
In brief
Gold and silver are reaching historic highs, driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, are regaining appeal as an alternative safe-haven asset.
Forecast for 2026: a possible resurgence of cryptocurrencies if the momentum of precious metals continues.
Gold above $4,500 and silver above $71: a race towards safe-haven assets.
On December 23, 2025, gold surpassed the $4,500 per ounce barrier for the first time, reaching a peak of $4,530.80 before stabilizing around $4,490-$4,500. This performance, which has risen nearly 70% since January, is explained by the massive accumulation of assets by central banks, expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and increased demand for safe-haven assets.
The rise in precious metal prices is rekindling the appeal of cryptocurrencies as an alternative safe-haven asset.
According to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget, this avalanche of precious metals reflects the persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. He points out that:
The surge in precious metals indicates a persistent macroeconomic uncertainty that could extend into 2026. As gold and silver attract new capital, the narrative of Bitcoin as "digital gold" is gaining strength.
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