Gold, silver and bitcoin tumble as debasement trade unwinds (opens original article in a new tab)

Gold, silver, and bitcoin prices declined as markets anticipate tighter monetary policy and inflation concerns, with gold and silver falling sharply from their 2025 peaks while bitcoin outperformed the metals but lagged behind U.S. equities.

• Gold dropped 28% from its January 2025 peak of $5,600 per ounce
• Silver fell more than 50% from its record high near $120 per ounce
• Bitcoin gained 30% against gold and 55% against silver since February