Introduction At the start of 2025, the global capital markets are experiencing a split scenario. Recently, spot gold prices have repeatedly hit new highs. As of February 16, COMEX gold futures prices surged to $2,968 per ounce, with a maximum annual increase of nearly 10%, just a stone's throw away from the $3,000 mark. In contrast, Bitcoin, after breaking through the $100,000 high point, has been oscillating between $90,000 and $110,000, showing a year-to-date weakness that contradicts its e...