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Tokenized gold and silver have outperformed Bitcoin this year as cryptocurrency markets swung from euphoria around U.S. presidential elections to the deepest fear levels since 2022. dropped from an all-time high of around $125,000 to a negative year-over-year performance, currently down approximately 4-5%.

Bitcoin’s push toward the digital gold label continues to face strong headwinds despite its rapid ascent in global markets. The asset overtook gold ETFs in late 2024, reaching a level many considered historic. Besides, its total ETF assets now hover near $120 billion, showing lasting investor interest.

The altcoin market is pulling back from its recent highs, and a top analyst believes the reason is hiding in an unexpected place: the gold market. According to Michaël van de Poppe, a powerful breakout in the price of gold could be signaling a short-term capital rotation away from risk-on assets like crypto.

The altcoin market cap, excluding the top 10 cryptocurrencies, is showing signs of recovery, with its recent correction being significantly less severe than in previous cycles, according to a new analysis by the respected chart analyst Rekt Capital.

Bitcoin experienced volatility on Friday following the airstrike by Israel on Iran. The intensification of conflicts shook the world markets, resulting in substantial corrections for the cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, which was above $107,000 since June 9, briefly fell under $103,000. At the time of press, BTC is at , showing a 2.23% decrease over the last 24 hours.