Gold sets fresh $4,735 record high as Bitcoin price slides under $92,000

Gold surged from $4,690 to a new all-time high of $4,735, trading above $4,730 with a +8.9% gain year-to-date and +80% over the past year. In contrast, Bitcoin fell below $92,000 and remains weaker, with only a +4.90% increase year-to-date after showing strength in early January. The move highlights a strong performance gap between the precious metal and the leading cryptocurrency.