Gold, Silver and Stock Indices Hit 2025 Highs While Bitcoin and Crypto Lag Behind
On 19 January 2026, market data from 2025 showed precious metals and major stock indices reaching strong performance levels, while cryptocurrencies underperformed. Gold, silver, copper and other industrial metals reflected firm economic demand, but Bitcoin and most altcoins failed to sustain early-year gains or revisit prior cycle peaks. The divergence suggests crypto behaved more like a growth-sensitive asset than a defensive hedge in an environment of uneven growth and tight financial conditions.
