Gold Soars Past $3,300 to Hit New All-Time High, Reigniting Discussions Around Bitcoin's Role as "Digital Gold"

This surge immediately reignited discussions around Bitcoin's role as potential “digital gold,” with analysts watching if the two assets might rise together.

Gold prices surged past the $3,300 per ounce mark on Monday, reaching a new all-time high in a sharp rally that experts link to growing central bank demand, geopolitical tensions, and dollar devaluation concerns.

This development immediately reignited discussions around Bitcoin’s role as potential “digital gold,” with analysts watching if the two assets might rise together.

At its peak (08:15 UTC), spot gold broke above the $3,316 level before pulling back slightly, but it remains firmly above the $3,300 mark. This record high capped a week of strong bullish momentum for gold, including a nearly 2 percent climb in one session, making for its strongest weekly candle close in years.

According to Bloomberg data, record gold accumulation by central banks, especially China and India, has added long-term strength to bullion markets, while investors are increasingly hedging against inflation, debt monetization, and geopolitical unrest.

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How Do Analysts View Bitcoin’s Role Versus Gold’s Dominance?

Analyst Michael van de Poppe previously suggested a Gold pullback might be needed for a broader market shift. Usually, strong, extended safe-haven rallies tend to see some corrections. However, Tim Kotzman, host of the Bitcoin Treasuries podcast, recently noted that “Gold will continue to be the sleeping giant of legacy finance, while Bitcoin will slowly creep into institutional portfolios and public treasuries.”

Market strategists believe gold’s breakout could have a ripple effect in crypto markets, especially if global fiat devaluation continues and the U.S. Federal Reserve signals dovish shifts at upcoming FOMC meetings.

Why Are Bitcoin and Gold Both Gaining Favor Against Fiat Currencies?

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading around the $83,000 level as macro cues and liquidity conditions will be key for its next breakout.

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While gold might appeal more to older, conservative investors, Bitcoin is rapidly regaining traction as a programmable store-of-value, especially in emerging markets.