Gold has outperformed Bitcoin in the first half of 2025, achieving a 26% gain, its best performance since 2007. This marks a rare instance where gold has surpassed Bitcoin, which recorded a 13% increase over the same period. Historically, gold has only outpaced Bitcoin in 2014, 2018, and 2022, largely due to Bitcoin selloffs. The rise in gold prices to $3,360 per ounce is attributed to a weakening U.S. dollar and political pressures, with forecasts suggesting it could reach $4,000 by year-end. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is experiencing reduced volatility and increased institutional adoption, though inflows into major Bitcoin ETFs have declined compared to previous years.