Bitcoin ($BTC) has reportedly closed the week at nearly $87,200, showing a lag behind the robust year-end rally in precious metals (gold, silver) and U.S. equities. Despite reaching the all-time high spot of $126,000 back in October, Bitcoin’s ($BTC) current price level is lower than where it started 2025.
Current cope for Bitcoin:"Just wait until Gold and Silver top out and Bitcoin will go nuts"What we have seen in the last year is if any market shows any sign of weakness, Bitcoin dumps hard.Could be Somalian stock market or One Piece cards. Any weakness and BTC tanks.
— WhalePanda (@WhalePanda) December 27, 2025
As per WhalePanda, a self-proclaimed Bitcoin original who began his journey with the 2013 class, Bitcoin ($BTC) is in a significantly vulnerable position in comparison with gold and silver. Additionally, any weakness in any market could reportedly trigger a massive Bitcoin downturn.
Bitcoin Lags Behind Gold’s 70% and Silver’s 160% Year-End Rallies
At the moment, Bitcoin ($BTC) is far below the growth of gold and silver, as the traders are exploring conventional hedges. Specifically, on Friday, gold jumped beyond the $4,580 per troy ounce, while silver has surpassed the $75. In this respect, silver witnessed an over 160% spike and gold surged by 70% over the year.
On the other hand, the blockchain ecosystem is presenting an opposite scenario, with top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin ($BTC) recording considerable plunges. Particularly, the current price of the flagship crypto asset is $87,400.72. This price indicates a 1.6% dip over the past 24 hours.
Investor Sentiment Shifts to Precious Metals Amid Transition to New Year
Apart from that, Bitcoin’s price has slumped by 1.06% over the past seven days. In addition to this, the monthly performance of Bitcoin ($BTC) sits at 4.23%. Moreover, its market capitalization displays a 1.56% plunge while accounting for $1.74T. Learning from this market outlook, the investors are turning toward gold and silver.
According to WhalePanda, the market is witnessing a sheer divergence between Bitcoin ($BTC) and precious metals as the year 2025 is nearing its end. It suggests that the market participants are cautiously studying the wider market and avoiding high-risk assets. However, whether Bitcoin will stay muted or enter a bull rally while entering the new year remains to be seen.
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