Schiff's prediction about gold finally materializes in 2025

During 2025, gold has experienced extraordinary performance, accumulating gains of over 50% and establishing itself as the most prominent safe-haven asset of the year. This performance represents one of the best showings of the precious metal in the last decade, even surpassing Bitcoin in total return. The phenomenon has been so pronounced that analysts have dubbed this movement the “devaluation operation,” reflecting growing investor concern over the deterioration of the US dollar, unsustainable global debt levels, and the widespread erosion of purchasing power.

Schiff and his historical stance on gold as a store of value

Peter Schiff, criticized for years for his skepticism towards digital assets and his staunch defense of gold as the only reliable store of value, is now validated by market results. The crypto community has constantly questioned him, but the reality of 2025 has shown that his prediction about the relevance of gold during times of monetary uncertainty was correct. Schiff has maintained a consistent position: while others embrace blockchain technology, precious metals remain the bulwark against inflation and the devaluation of fiat currencies.

The performance gap: gold versus Bitcoin

By October 2025, the gold rally reached historic highs close to $4,400 per ounce, solidifying its dominance over other assets. In direct comparison, gold has generated returns eight times higher than Bitcoin during this period. Ironically, although the Bitcoin community argues that cryptocurrencies were created precisely to solve the problems of monetary depreciation that now concern investors, it was traditional gold that captured attention and capital in 2025. This paradox has repositioned the market narrative, questioning which asset deserves to be considered the true “store of value” in the modern era.

The evolution of safe-haven narratives

The market has undergone a remarkable transformation regarding what is considered a safe asset. For years, the promise of Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional monetary systems attracted investors who shared Schiff’s concerns about unsustainable fiscal policy. However, 2025 has shown that institutional and retail investors prefer to trust tangible assets that have been historically proven when economic uncertainty intensifies. The trend suggests that the debate between traditional and digital safe havens is far from settled, but for now, the balance again tilts toward the precious metal that Schiff has unwaveringly defended.