Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’
Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 has gained 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, but 2026 could see crypto close the gap.
The crypto market will be bleeding into 2026 depsite other major assets gaining; however, there will be a chance for crypto to play catch-up in the new year, according to market intelligence platform Santiment.
In an X post on Tuesday, analysts from Santiment said that Bitcoin (BTC) is trailing gold and the S&P 500 stock market index, with both having made slight recoveries after a crash in November.
Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 has gained 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, trading for around $88,000 as of Wednesday.