Gold Reaches Three-Month High Amid Bitcoin Rally
Gold reached its highest level since May on August 25, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields following expanded bond buybacks from the Treasury Department. Spot gold climbed to $4,696.18 per ounce before retreating slightly. Meanwhile, Bitcoin also surged above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May but later gave back some gains. The rally in both assets reflects investor demand amid geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty, including the end of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Gold-backed ETFs saw strong inflows in July after months of outflows, with global holdings rising to 4,068 metric tons as investors returned to gold for its traditional safe-haven appeal. Bitcoin's rise is being viewed through similar lenses—acting increasingly like an alternative currency amid dollar weakness and inflation concerns. Analysts suggest the correlation between Bitcoin and gold may reflect broader worries about monetary policy rather than a direct link.
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