As gold and silver surge to multi-year highs, some crypto analysts say the rally in precious metals may not be bad news for digital assets. In fact, history suggests it could be the opposite.
According to analysts, crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have often performed well after gold and silver finish strong rallies.
Looking back at past cycles, gold peaked in 2011 and again in 2020. In both cases, Bitcoin was still relatively quiet while gold was rising. But once gold topped out, Bitcoin saw powerful moves higher.
After gold peaked in 2011, Bitcoin climbed from double-digit prices to around $1,200. A similar pattern played out in 2020, when Bitcoin surged roughly 600% to 700% after gold ended its rally.
During those periods, sentiment around crypto was weak. Bitcoin and altcoins were widely written off, while gold dominated headlines.
This pattern shows a rotation of capital. When returns in precious metals begin to slow, investors often look for higher growth elsewhere. Crypto assets have historically been one of the destinations for that shift.
This does not mean the gold or silver rally is a warning sign. Instead, it may mean that the market is searching for protection first, before moving back into riskier assets.
Silver’s strength has its own story. Demand from solar energy, data centers, and artificial intelligence infrastructure has put pressure on supply. Unlike Bitcoin, however, silver production can increase over time.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP operate differently. Bitcoin has a fixed supply, Ethereum has a controlled issuance model, and XRP has a capped supply with specific utility. The analysts argue that this scarcity could become more attractive once the rush into metals slows.
Recent price action has caught the attention of traders. On days when gold and silver pull back, Bitcoin has shown signs of strength. Charts comparing Bitcoin versus gold and Bitcoin versus silver show large corrections, in some cases close to 70%, which some view as potential long-term opportunity zones.
While timing remains uncertain, analysts say past data suggests crypto markets often move after metals cool off, not during their strongest rallies. If history repeats, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP could be next in line once momentum shifts.
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