#BTC Here’s an updated look at the developments of *Bitcoin vs Gold* until mid-July 2025, with an analysis of the performance of each and near-future expectations:

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📊 Current Market Performance

🟠 Bitcoin (BTC)

- *Current Price*: Approximately *117,082*, after reaching an all-time high of *123,153* on July 14, 2025.

- *Annual Performance*: Up by *27%* since the beginning of the year, driven by increasing institutional adoption and positive legislative developments in the United States. [1]

- *Near-term Expectations*: As long as the price maintains support between *104,000 and 106,000*, an upward trend is expected. [2]

🟡 Gold

- *Current Price*: Approximately *9,977* per gram (24 karat) in India, with fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the US-Russian trade dispute. [3]

- *Annual Performance*: In the first half of 2025, gold outperformed Bitcoin in terms of returns by a double percentage, which is a rare occurrence. [4]

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⚖️ Comparison between Bitcoin and Gold

| Benchmark | Bitcoin (BTC) | Gold (XAU) |

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| *Volatility* | High | Low |

| *5-Year Returns* | +365 |

| *Market Cap* | 2.4 trillion (surpassing Amazon) | ~$22.4 trillion | $BTC