Gold prices have surged to heights not seen since April 2025, hitting $3,480 per ounce. This rally comes as the U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens—a development that may also invigorate Bitcoin markets. This bond market shift, akin to a “bull steepening,” has intrigued investors, with significant implications for both gold and Bitcoin.
Yield Curve Dynamics and Market Reactions
In recent days, gold has experienced a notable 5% increase. At the same time, the spread between the 10-year and 2-year Treasury yields widened to 61 basis points, the most extensive gap since January 2022. The spread between the 30-year and 2-year yields has also reached its widest point since November 2021, at 1.30%. This steepening is largely driven by a quicker decline in the 2-year yield, which fell by 33 basis points to 3.62% in August, while the 10-year yield saw a more modest drop to 4.23%.
Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, elaborates on this phenomenon, pointing out that lower short-term yields diminish the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. “This shift is particularly relevant for real asset managers,” he notes, “many of whom have struggled—or in some cases been restricted—from allocating to gold, while U.S. funding costs were elevated.”
The narrative surrounding Bitcoin mirrors that of gold, with both being considered stores of value without generating interest or dividends. As such, the decline in short-term yields may provide a bullish undertone for Bitcoin as well.
The Bitcoin-Gold Parallel
Bitcoin, frequently dubbed “digital gold,” shares attributes with the precious metal, particularly in how investors perceive their value. As the yield curve steepens, Bitcoin could benefit from similar dynamics that are propelling gold. The ongoing inflationary fears, compounded by potential political interference with monetary policies, are leading investors to seek hedges like gold and Bitcoin. This sentiment is echoed in our recent coverage of Bitcoin and Solana’s rise, where investors are also weighing strong GDP data.
Analysts at ING noted, “The U.S. Treasury curve has unsurprisingly steepened: lower rates today risk inflaming inflation further ahead, which is bad news for bonds.” This environment, marked by inflation breakevens at about 2.45%, implies that investors are demanding increased compensation for fiscal risks.
In Hansen’s view, “This environment typically supports gold as both an inflation hedge and a safeguard against policy credibility concerns.” This observation could apply to Bitcoin as well, given its similar market positioning. The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks, such as Nvidia, is also being closely watched, as detailed in our analysis of Nvidia earnings and Bitcoin traders.
Broader Implications and Future Trends
The implications of the current market dynamics extend beyond gold and Bitcoin. Historically, periods of bull steepening have been favorable for gold and gold miners, while stocks have tended to underperform, according to analysis by Advisor Perspectives. As stocks struggle in this environment, the unique positioning of Bitcoin as both a tech asset aligned with Nasdaq trends and a store of value akin to gold adds layers of intrigue for investors.
With the year heading into its final quarter, the interplay between these assets and the broader market remains a focal point for analysts and investors alike. Questions linger about whether this trend of yield curve steepening will persist and what it might mean for the broader landscape of traditional and digital assets.
As we watch these financial narratives unfold, one thing is clear: the dynamics of gold, Bitcoin, and the yield curve will continue to captivate and challenge market participants through the rest of 2025.
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This article is based on: Gold’s Rally Has a Big Catalyst, and It Could Help Bitcoin Too
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Steve Gregory is a lawyer in the United States who specializes in licensing for cryptocurrency companies and products. Steve began his career as an attorney in 2015 but made the switch to working in cryptocurrency full time shortly after joining the original team at Gemini Trust Company, an early cryptocurrency exchange based in New York City. Steve then joined CEX.io and was able to launch their regulated US-based cryptocurrency. Steve then went on to become the CEO at currency.com when he ran for four years and was able to lead currency.com to being fully acquired in 2025.
