Bloomberg: Bitcoin's annual increase lags behind gold, Trump's remarks trigger a rise in safe-haven demand

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Bitcoin is currently under pressure after outperforming most asset classes in 2024. Data shows that Bitcoin has only risen about 3% this year, while gold has increased by 9%.

On February 4, Trump stated that the U.S. might take over the Gaza Strip. Although his aides tried to downplay the remarks, it still pushed gold prices to a historic high of $2,882 per ounce. Currently, the price of Bitcoin is still about 10% below its historical peak.