Gold tops $5,080 as January surge hits 17%, Bitcoin slips to $86,000

Gold climbed above $5,080 after a 17% year-to-date jump, according to Gold Price, while Bitcoin retreated toward $86,000 at a five-week low. The performance gap widened amid trade tensions and government shutdown risks, with silver crossing $107 per ounce and Ether staying below $2,800.