21Shares has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) that combines Bitcoin and gold on the London Stock Exchange. This move follows the UK regulator's removal of a retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, expanding access for retail investors. The UK market has seen significant growth in crypto trading volumes since the ban was lifted.

VanEck's David Schassler predicts a strong rebound for bitcoin in 2026, following a tough year where it lagged behind gold and the Nasdaq 100. He anticipates gold will rise to $5,000, influenced by increasing demand for hard assets and monetary debasement, which will likely drive bitcoin's recovery alongside gold.

The article analyzes the relationship between gold and bitcoin returns using statistical testing. It reveals that there is no consistent evidence to support the idea that stronger gold returns lead to stronger bitcoin returns, with mixed results across different timeframes.

This article discusses how gold has significantly outperformed bitcoin since the launch of spot BTC ETFs, rising 58% while bitcoin fell 12%. Mark Connors explains that institutional investors prefer gold due to its established trust and infrastructure, while bitcoin lacks the same level of acceptance for trade and reserves. The recent decline in bitcoin's price is attributed to a liquidity squeeze, not a change in sentiment.

JPMorgan analysts assert that Bitcoin's current price is undervalued compared to gold, projecting a potential rise to $126,000 by year-end. They attribute this optimism to declining volatility and increased corporate treasury purchases, which are stabilizing Bitcoin's market dynamics.