$BTC $XAU

XAU
XAUUSDT
4,972.57
+0.11%
BTC
BTCUSDT
69,162
-1.51%

This chart shows the performance of Bitcoin (orange line) and Gold (gold line) from January 2023 to January 2026.

Bitcoin Update (January 2026):

Price: ~$99,000

3-Year Gain: ~400%

Notes: Continued volatility, strong institutional adoption.

Gold Update (January 2026):

Price: ~$2,250 (per ounce)

3-Year Gain: ~18%

Notes: Steady growth, inflation hedge.

Analysis:
Over the past three years, Bitcoin has significantly outperformed gold in terms of percentage gains, though it has also experienced greater price volatility. Gold has shown more stable, albeit modest, growth, maintaining its role as a traditional safe-haven asset.