Gold Surges Amid Rate Hikes as Bitcoin Drops 34.7%
The price of gold surged to $5,307 per ounce on January 28, 2026, while its all-time high reached $5,589.38 that same day.
In stark contrast, Bitcoin posted a ten-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 62.03%, significantly outperforming gold's 12.59% CAGR over the same period.
The gap narrows when examining the most recent twelve-month window, with gold returning 16.20% and Bitcoin declining by 34.71%