Key Takeaways Gold surged to new all-time highs above $5,500. Bitcoin has dropped sharply below$90,000, erasing 2026 gans. Investors favor physical gold for stability while selling crypto during uncertainty, delaying Bitcoin’s hedging narrative. Gold is on an absolute tear in 2026. Prices have ripped past $5,500 an ounce, extending an 18%+ year-to-date rally and pushing gains to over 60% since 2025. In a single day, gold added roughly the equivalent of Bitcoin’s entire market cap, underscoring jus ...