2025 is coming to an end, but Bitcoin's performance has been somewhat disappointing — a 6% decline, missing out on the year-end rebound. Meanwhile, gold has been in the spotlight, with a surge of up to 70%, indicating that investors still trust tangible assets more.
That said, the Bitcoin ecosystem isn't all bad news. Bitcoin ETFs have shown incredible capital attraction this year, absorbing $57 billion in funds, with Ethereum also benefiting. This suggests that institutional and professional investors' interest in crypto assets hasn't faded; the market is just shifting its focus.
Regulatory developments are also underway. In 2025, the focus has gradually shifted from legal litigation to infrastructure development. The Federal Reserve's related proposals might even help alleviate the "debanking" issue — Senator Lummis has expressed support for this. Such policy trends indicate that the crypto industry is seeking a more stable growth path.
Notably, Metaplanet announced a large-scale Bitcoin accumulation plan, while BTC is currently fluctuating around $87,000. Industry insiders are generally optimistic about a new high in 2026.
Market volatility is like a roller coaster; mindset is key. 2025 is almost over, and we'll see what 2026 brings!
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ZenChainWalker
· 6h ago
Gold has risen 70%, I'm also stunned. Now it's even to the point that my grandma is asking me if I can buy gold bars.
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MoonRocketman
· 10h ago
87000 is a tough spot, RSI hasn't reached escape velocity yet, the launch window in 2026 probably needs to wait a bit longer.
A 70% increase in gold is indeed painful, but the $57 billion ETF fuel supply indicates that institutions haven't truly given up; they're just adjusting their trajectory.
Metaplanet's accumulation this time is preparing for the next cycle, I am optimistic about this signal.
The upper Bollinger Band hasn't broken, indicating it's still gathering momentum, don't panic.
If it can't break through by the end of the year, then it will accelerate starting in January, and history is likely to repeat itself.
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RektButStillHere
· 10h ago
Gold has risen 70% while we have fallen 6%. This gap is really huge, but institutions are still buying ETFs, aren't they? It shows they understand more than retail investors.
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MerkleMaid
· 10h ago
Gold 70% Bitcoin -6%, this comparison is indeed absolute... but the $57 billion inflow into ETFs shows that institutions haven't run away at all
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I am optimistic about the regulatory shift towards infrastructure. If debanking is resolved, it will be a major event
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Metaplanet is accumulating, institutions are entering, retail investors are getting cut... this is the current situation, right?
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Repeated fluctuations around 87,000, honestly a bit frustrating
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Will 2026 really see a reversal? Feels like I ask this question every year haha
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Mindset is key, but it also can't withstand continuous drops, brother
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The tangible gold vs the invisible digital numbers... investors' choices can actually be understood
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Institutions are still eating up chips, what can we retail investors do?
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I am optimistic about 2026, but holding positions now is a bit uncomfortable
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The ETF inflow of 57 billion is indeed impressive, but why does it feel like the market still isn't showing much improvement?
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MetaMasked
· 10h ago
Gold's 70% surge is indeed fierce, but don't forget that institutional buying of BTC is still疯狂吸筹
2026 is about to take off, I bet 5 Sats
The debanking issue needs to be solved, this is the real killer, regulatory shift towards infrastructure, brother
$57 billion flowing into Bitcoin ETF, institutions never lie
Why is everyone still obsessing over Bitcoin's 6% dip? Can't understand the logic at all
Metaplanet is accumulating, smart people are waiting for the 87K wave
Feels like the regulatory wind has shifted, truly different now
Wait, gold up 70%, BTC only down 6%... this story isn't over yet
Institutions are betting on 2026, what about you
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WagmiWarrior
· 10h ago
Gold up 70%, Bitcoin down 6%, this comparison really hits hard... but $57 billion flowing into BTC ETF, numbers don't lie, right?
Institutions are quietly accumulating, while retail investors are anxious, this is the gap.
If you can hold $87,000, you've made a profit; it's not too late to get in 2026.
2025 is coming to an end, but Bitcoin's performance has been somewhat disappointing — a 6% decline, missing out on the year-end rebound. Meanwhile, gold has been in the spotlight, with a surge of up to 70%, indicating that investors still trust tangible assets more.
That said, the Bitcoin ecosystem isn't all bad news. Bitcoin ETFs have shown incredible capital attraction this year, absorbing $57 billion in funds, with Ethereum also benefiting. This suggests that institutional and professional investors' interest in crypto assets hasn't faded; the market is just shifting its focus.
Regulatory developments are also underway. In 2025, the focus has gradually shifted from legal litigation to infrastructure development. The Federal Reserve's related proposals might even help alleviate the "debanking" issue — Senator Lummis has expressed support for this. Such policy trends indicate that the crypto industry is seeking a more stable growth path.
Notably, Metaplanet announced a large-scale Bitcoin accumulation plan, while BTC is currently fluctuating around $87,000. Industry insiders are generally optimistic about a new high in 2026.
Market volatility is like a roller coaster; mindset is key. 2025 is almost over, and we'll see what 2026 brings!