2025-12-29 11:23:21

Recently, a set of interesting data comparisons has emerged in the market, prompting many crypto enthusiasts to reflect.

Looking at the specific data makes it clear: at the beginning of the year, 1 Bitcoin could be exchanged for about 38 ounces of gold. Now, it can only be exchanged for around 19 ounces, a direct halving. The situation with silver is even more painful—since May, its purchasing power has shrunk by nearly 70%. If you've always regarded Bitcoin as "digital gold," its current performance actually resembles "digital silver" for the time being.

However, compared to the low point at the end of 2022 (when 1 BTC could only buy 9 ounces of gold), its absolute position is still higher. But the speed of decline over these past six months is definitely worth pondering.

The underlying logic is roughly as follows: on one hand, gold and silver are regaining attention. In today’s uncertain global economic climate, these ancient safe-haven assets are beginning to shine again. Central banks around the world are quietly increasing their gold reserves, and silver is also strengthening due to industrial demand. They are like experienced helmsmen, firmly holding the steering wheel amid uncertain circumstances.

On the other hand, the crypto market, after experiencing a period of hot growth, has entered a correction phase. Capital is reallocating, and Bitcoin is like a young contender full of potential but needing to recover its stamina.

This "battle" is not a simple win or lose situation. The fluctuations in their price ratios are more like a barometer of market sentiment, swinging between the stability of traditional assets and the growth potential of emerging assets. It reminds us of a simple truth: there are no assets that only go up and never down—only constantly changing market environments and opportunities for choice. When the value relationship between tradition and innovation is redefined, where will the next turning point be?

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BrokenYield

· 5h ago

nah this correlation breakdown is exactly what happens when liquidity gets nervous. btc losing half its gold purchasing power in months? that's not weakness, that's the market finally pricing in actual risk. smart money's been rotating to hard assets for a reason—systemic risk's creeping in and everyone knows it.

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TestnetScholar

· 6h ago

Halved? I was just wondering why these past six months have been so tough; I'm still too young.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 6h ago

Halved? That's why I keep saying don't go all-in on a single asset. Rotation is the key.

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 6h ago

According to the database, the BTC-to-gold exchange rate has been halved since the beginning of the year, and the decline in silver has been even more severe. Less than two years have passed since the low point at the end of 2022, and it's time to revisit the bear market textbook again. --- So, the antique safe-haven assets are starting to shine again, while "digital gold" has temporarily become "digital silver." Record this reversal; next time, we might have to go through it all over again. --- The central bank quietly accumulating gold, Bitcoin "recovering strength"... sounds very familiar. Just wait for the bloom to come. --- Halved in half a year, this speed is indeed worth pondering. But compared to the project team's延期艺术, at least the data is real and on display. --- Redefining the value of tradition and innovation? To put it nicely, it’s simply money flowing back into old tricks. Where will the next turning point be... probably need to wait a bit longer. --- Interestingly, every time, this kind of fluctuation can be explained using the "market sentiment barometer." Suggest adding this reason to the Guinness World Records.

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FreeRider

· 6h ago

Halved? That's nothing, we haven't even forgotten the nightmare of 2022. Bitcoin has become timid, traditional assets are turning around and singing, interesting. The central bank is hoarding gold, retail investors are still struggling with their holdings, what a gap... The so-called "digital gold," now it does seem a bit ironic. Let’s just go through the adjustment period, anyway we're not in a rush to sell.

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0xInsomnia

· 6h ago

Gold is making a comeback, but Bitcoin's recent decline has been pretty harsh --- Wait, a 70% shrinkage? What does my silver position from May look like now? --- The central bank is stockpiling gold, while retail investors are still taking flying knives, just hanging around here --- What sounds nice as an "adjustment period" is actually just being cut, huh --- Calling Bitcoin "digital silver" is a bit of a punch to the gut haha --- Turning point? Bro, I only know the next turning point is whether it continues to fall or rebounds --- Traditional assets are stable, but who still believes in "stability" these days? --- I saw 9 ounces in 2022, now only 19 ounces, is this even called a "higher position"? --- Honestly stockpiling gold might not be as stupid as I thought --- Reallocating funds secretly by big players is just them quietly selling off

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