Bitcoin Outpaces Gold and Stocks as Momentum Builds for 2025

Bitcoin’s prominence as a key financial asset is expected to grow, with Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone suggesting it could emerge as a top commodity benchmark by 2025.

In 2024, Bitcoin has already outperformed major assets, gaining 138.6% year-to-date, compared to gold’s 25.7% rise and the S&P 500’s 25.3%.

Other assets, including U.S. Treasury bonds and crude oil, saw declines, underscoring Bitcoin’s standout performance in a volatile market.

Bitcoin May Be a Top Commodity Indicator in 2025. #Bitcoin on the top of our macroeconomic annual performance dashboard and US Treasury #bonds on the bottom may suggest it’s about as good as it gets for risk assets. That #gold has outperformed the AI-driven S&P 500, despite… pic.twitter.com/8ngXGxsfum

— Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) December 19, 2024

This year has been marked by Bitcoin reaching new heights, briefly surpassing $108,000 before retreating. Corporate adoption has played a major role in its ascent, with companies like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet adding Bitcoin to their reserves.

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Mining giant MARA Holdings also made headlines with a $1.53 billion purchase of 15,574 BTC, further bolstering confidence in the asset.

Looking ahead, Bitcoin’s role as a reserve currency may expand as governments explore its potential to address economic challenges. With interest growing across the U.S., Japan, and the EU, 2025 could solidify Bitcoin’s place as a pivotal asset in the global financial system.

Alexander Stefanov