Bitcoin's underperformance relative to gold in 2025 could signal shifting macroeconomic expectations, as per Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone.
McGlone suggests that Bitcoin's price compared to gold reflects a market outlook expecting deflation and recession after inflationary periods.
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio peaked at 33x in May, indicating a potential inflection point with a possibility of gravitating towards safe havens like gold amidst deflation.
For Bitcoin to reclaim a leading role among risk-on assets, a rising stock market may be essential, according to McGlone's analysis.