The first quarter of 2025 has seen Ethereum (ETH) experience a 45% crash while gold prices soared.ETH has had its worst start to the year, trading at a 63% decrease from its all-time high.In contrast, gold has had one of its strongest rallies in nearly four decades, reaching a record high of $3,128 per ounce.The decline in ETH price and the surge in gold prices can be attributed to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and fears of inflation.