Gold remains strong while Bitcoin weakens, as tightening liquidity, elevated financial stress, and capital outflows drive investors toward precious metals over crypto in 2025. Gold (XAU) continues to show strength, while Bitcoin (BTC) has pulled back after reaching a record high in 2025. The decline reflects rising stress across financial markets. Liquidity is tightening, repo rates remain elevated, and capital is flowing out of U.S. assets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is attempting to rebound from the $80,000 support level but remains under pressure as financial conditions continue to deteriorate. This article examines how ... (full story)