CoinEx Notes the Rising Predominance of Bitcoin and Gold as Main Safe-Haven Assets

Bitcoin Reaches New Peak Amid Halving Hyperion

CoinEx's April 2025 Market Outlook highlighted the surging predominance of Bitcoin and Gold as main safe-haven assets. Both assets have seen large inflows against a backdrop of persistent inflation, geopolitical concerns, and decreasing investor trust in fiat currencies, highlighting a shift in investor behavior and strategy.

Bitcoin Hits New Peak With Halving Hyperion

The beginning of 2025 has seen remarkable performance from Bitcoin. Pushed by tighter supply and consistent institutional demand, BTC surged past $75,000 following the highly anticipated April halving event.

As a macro asset, CoinEx experts note that this is a trend that is set to continue driving the development of Bitcoin. Unlike previous cycles where retail FOMO was the main driver, strategic long-term holders, ETFs, and increasing acceptance by sovereign wealth funds have been major contributors to 2025's surge.

CoinEx adds that the diminishing correlation of digital assets with traditional markets has highlighted their role as a hedge against systemic risk even more.

Gold Holds Strong Through Economic Unrest

While Bitcoin has been making headlines, Gold is still a huge component in world markets. Pushed by central bank accumulation and investor skittishness toward fiat devaluation, Gold prices in April hovered at all-time highs above $2,400 per ounce.

According to CoinEx's analysis, Gold is acting as a stabilizing agent in an economic crisis. Its appeal as a time-tested store of value remains strong despite escalating tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and growing concerns over U.S. debt levels.

Interestingly, CoinEx notes the comparable investment behavior observed between Bitcoin and Gold in recent months as investors are now viewing both commodities as complementary rather than competitive.

Different Roads But The Same Goal

One of the most interesting findings from the April outlook is how, despite their somewhat distinct natures, both Bitcoin and Gold are being used for identical purposes—risk reduction and wealth preservation.

While Gold provides historical authenticity and physical tangibility, Bitcoin presents programmability, mobility, and a fixed supply.

According to CoinEx, this changing dynamic is ushering in a new class of diversified portfolios where digital and physical safe-haven assets are co-existing. Younger investors are more comfortable with digital assets, and the perception of Bitcoin as "Gold 2.0" is also contributing to this shift.

A Broader Market View: Opportunity and Caution

Beyond Bitcoin and Gold, CoinEx keeps a cautious yet opportunistic stance for the broader crypto market. While some smaller-cap projects are struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin's dominance, altcoins have seen varied performance. A strong headwind for cryptocurrency's broader recovery is still regulatory uncertainty in major areas like the U.S. and the U.K.

However, CoinEx notes that sectors like Decentralized Finance (DeFi), tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs), and blockchain gaming are showcasing resilience and creativity. The platform advises seasoned investors in these areas to reap long-term benefits even amidst short-term volatility.

CoinEx Strengthens Its Resilience

The April 2025 Market Outlook from CoinEx supports the theory that in times of uncertainty, investors are drawn to assets with compelling narratives and proven resilience. Though they have rather different forms, Bitcoin and Gold are increasingly converging in purpose—as beacons of stability in a turbulent world economy.

The interplay between digital and traditional safe havens will likely be a central theme for investors navigating the markets in 2025 and beyond as macroeconomic trends continue to evolve.