Gold has surged to new record highs, Bitcoin (BTC) has swung sharply, and oil keeps reacting to headlines since U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025.
Over the past year, gold has jumped roughly 80%, while Bitcoin is down over 25% despite trading as high as $124,000 last October. Oil, on the other hand, has hovered near recent highs but continues to move on geopolitical developments.
Together, the moves show how less predictable markets have become. Instead of following cycles, assets are increasingly reacting to politics, inflation worries, and shifting expectations for growth, forcing investors to rethink what counts as a safe haven, a risky trade, or a macro signal.
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