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Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Climbs to All-Time High as Institutions Drive Demand

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Giuseppe Ciccomascolo
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Key Takeaways
  • Bitcoin has reached a new milestone as the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio hits a record high.
  • It now takes 40 ounces of gold to purchase one Bitcoin, underscoring Bitcoin’s dominance.
  • Analysts predict Bitcoin’s value and market share will continue to grow, challenging gold’s safe-haven status.

Bitcoin’s meteoric rise has rewritten the narrative of global asset dominance, as its value relative to gold reached unprecedented levels this week.

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio —an indicator comparing the value of Bitcoin to an ounce of gold—surged to an all-time high, marking a significant shift in how investors perceive Bitcoin compared to traditional safe-haven assets.

Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Sets New Record

On Dec. 16, Bitcoin-to-gold ratio climbed to 40, meaning it now takes 40 ounces of gold to purchase one Bitcoin.

The milestone comes in the wake of Bitcoin’s soaring value, surpassing $107,000, while gold hovers around $2,650 per ounce.

The ratio offers a clear benchmark of Bitcoin’s growing dominance in the financial landscape.

 

 

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The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio hit a new record high of 40

The surge in the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio comes amid rising Bitcoin mining difficulty, which recently surpassed 105 trillion.

Mining difficulty, which adjusts approximately every two weeks, is next scheduled to be updated on Jan. 1, 2025.

BTC Beats Gold

While gold has long been viewed as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, Bitcoin’s rapid ascent underscores its emerging role as a digital alternative to traditional assets.

Analysts argue that Bitcoin’s deflationary design, limited supply, and global accessibility have positioned it as a credible rival to gold.

Prominent trader Peter Brandt  remains bullish on Bitcoin’s trajectory, predicting the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio could soon climb to 89 to 1.

Such projections fuel the broader narrative that Bitcoin may capture a significant share of gold’s estimated $15 trillion market capitalization.

Bitcoin ETFs Narrow the Gap With Gold

The rise in Bitcoin’s value has been accompanied by growing investor appetite for Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds), which are rapidly closing the gap with gold ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs now manage $107 billion, approximately 86% of the $130 billion held in gold ETFs. The speed of Bitcoin ETF adoption has been staggering.

Over the past 10 months, Bitcoin ETFs amassed $70 billion in assets—a milestone that took gold ETFs nearly 20 years to achieve. his year alone, Bitcoin ETFs attracted $30 billion in inflows, dwarfing the $2 billion seen by gold ETFs.

Bitcoin’s price performance further highlights its dominance, delivering a 75% surge year-to-date, compared to gold’s more modest 40% return.

The disparity underscores Bitcoin’s appeal to a new generation of investors seeking higher returns and alternative store-of-value options.

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Giuseppe Ciccomascolo

Giuseppe Ciccomascolo began his career as an investigative journalist in Italy, where he contributed to both local and national newspapers, focusing on various financial sectors. Upon relocating to London, he worked as an analyst for Fitch's CapitalStructure and later as a Senior Reporter for Alliance News. In 2017, Giuseppe transitioned to covering cryptocurrency-related news, producing documentaries and articles on Bitcoin and other emerging digital currencies. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the academy for a cryptocurrency exchange website. Crypto remained his primary area of interest throughout his tenure as a writer for ThirdFloor.
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