🔥#GOLD has surged toward $5,000 per ounce, hitting a record high near $4,930–$4,950 (with some reports showing peaks around $4,957–$4,989) in recent trading as of January 23, 2026, driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions, tariff threats, central bank buying, and a weaker dollar. Analysts like Goldman Sachs now forecast $5,400 by year-end, with others eyeing even higher levels.
🔥In stark contrast, #Bitcoin❗ has underperformed, trading around $89,000–$90,000 (down roughly 30% from its late-2025 peak near $126,000), giving up most early-2026 gains. This has sparked debate: gold is reclaiming its traditional hedge role during macro uncertainty, while BTC appears more risk-on and range-bound, with some experts questioning if its "digital gold" narrative is fading or if it's maturing into lower volatility. The BTC/gold ratio has dropped sharply, signaling capital rotation toward precious metals in the short term.
XRP
1.9059
-0.55%
BTC
88,570.68
-1.17%
PAXG
5,047.51
+0.24%