"In 2025, precious metals and crypto took radically different paths. Gold closed the year up over 55%, its strongest performance in over a decade and the best return among all major asset classes. Gold hit an all-time peak above $4,370 per ounce in October 2025 , capping a 55% year-to-date surge. The precious metal recorded over 45 new all-time highs throughout the year, driven by central bank buying, geopolitical tensions, and falling interest rates."
"Gold's breakout year came from a perfect storm of supportive factors. Analysts note that "gold, a non-yielding asset, tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments," especially as central banks pivoted to rate cuts. Expectations of U.S. rate easing and a weaker dollar increased gold's appeal as yields fell. Investors piled into gold exchange-traded funds and physical coins at the fastest pace in years."
"Central banks in China, India, and elsewhere bulked up reserves at near-record rates, collectively buying over 1,000 tons of gold annually in recent years. This central bank accumulation, partly a response to geopolitical sanctions and de-dollarization efforts, added a structural bid to gold. In 2025, central banks collectively held more gold than U.S. Treasury bonds in their foreign reserves for"
Gold rallied more than 55% in 2025, reaching an all-time peak above $4,370 per ounce and recording over 45 new highs. The surge was driven by central bank purchases, geopolitical tensions, and falling interest rates that increased gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset in a low-rate environment. Investors increased allocations to gold ETFs and physical coins amid safe-haven buying and momentum. Central banks in China, India, and elsewhere bought gold at near-record rates, collectively acquiring over 1,000 tons annually. In contrast, Bitcoin was the only major asset class to post losses in 2025, undermining the 'digital gold' narrative.
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