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2025 turned out to be the year of metals
Many thought Donald Trump's return to the White House would mainly boost cryptocurrencies, sending BTC/USD and the broader market to new highs. However, the reality has been somewhat different. Since the start of the year, Bitcoin prices have declined by more than 7%, although it reached a new all-time high in October. Stocks, meanwhile, have held up well despite unresolved trade wars and worries about inflation. The S&P 500 index, in particular, is up 17.2%, the Nasdaq is up 21.5%, the Dow Jones is up 14.1%, and the Russell 2000 is up 14.7%. Even IPOs throughout the year didn’t disappoint, benefiting both ... (full story)