Gold’s Grip Weakens: Is Bitcoin Ready to Take the Crown?

By: coin central|2025/05/07 17:00:08
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TL;DR BreakdownFinancial experts predict a shift in market dominance from gold to Bitcoin amid global economic uncertainty.Gold prices are showing early signs of weakness due to intensified macroeconomic pressures.Technical analysis suggests that gold may face a major correction if instability grows.Bitcoin surged by 2.16% today while gold dropped by 1.31%, reflecting diverging market trends.Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million enhances its appeal compared to gold and silver.Amid growing global uncertainty, financial experts expect a shift in market dominance from gold to Bitcoin (BTC). Gold prices show early signs of weakening, while Bitcoin continues its upward trend. This potential change may redefine asset preferences across major financial sectors worldwide.Gold Weakens Amid Rising Economic TensionsGlobal macroeconomic pressures have intensified, creating downward pressure on traditional safe-haven assets like gold. Analysts identified key technical levels suggesting potential cracks in gold’s resilience. The current market environment could mark the beginning of gold’s long-anticipated correction.Egrag Crypto’s analysis highlighted that a 3-day candle close above $3,405 signals macro instability. He linked this price action to heightened risks surpassing previous crises like COVID or geopolitical tensions. These predictions raise concerns about gold’s ability to withstand growing economic and political strain.Today, gold dropped 1.31% to $3,387.50, raising further questions about its short-term stability. Some experts argue that geopolitical tensions in South Asia may not drive gold higher. Tarun Satsangi explained that past India-Pakistan conflicts had minimal impact on gold price trends.Bitcoin Gains Ground Amid Market ShiftsBitcoin continues its upward momentum while traditional assets face volatility. The cryptocurrency gained 2.16% today, reaching $96,485 amid increasing global attention. Analysts believe Bitcoin’s fixed supply model supports its long-term market potential.Robert Kiyosaki emphasized Bitcoin’s scarcity as a key advantage over assets like gold and silver. He noted that Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million enhances its appeal. This makes Bitcoin fundamentally different from commodities that are subject to increasing supply.WHY BITCOIN is a better asset than gold or silver:One reason why I trust Bitcoin is there are only to ever be 21 million.I own gold and silver mines and oil wells. If the price of gold, silver, or oil goes up, I will simply mine or drill for more, expanding supply.I...— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) May 7, 2025Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated that Bitcoin demand remains high, even as gold shows signs of weakening. Market participants now consider Bitcoin a reliable alternative in uncertain economic conditions.I don’t know if people appreciate how significant this is. Gold is having its moment. And despite that, investors are buying more Bitcoin than gold. Now imagine when it’s flipped. https://t.co/PUdTrW9z2w— Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) May 7, 2025Geopolitical Tensions Add Pressure on MarketsRecent geopolitical activity adds another layer of pressure on traditional financial assets. India’s Operation Sindoor targeted nine locations, intensifying concerns about regional conflict escalation. Experts warn this could disrupt markets already burdened by inflation and rate uncertainty.However, some analysts believe this conflict will not heavily influence gold pricing. Satsangi explained that gold responds more to tensions involving the US, China, or Middle East regions. Despite current events, broader macroeconomic factors still guide gold’s price direction.Bitcoin, meanwhile, may benefit from shifting market sentiment during geopolitical instability. Digital assets offer portability and limited government interference, attracting more attention in times of conflict. If gold declines further, Bitcoin could emerge as the dominant asset class.The post Gold’s Grip Weakens: Is Bitcoin Ready to Take the Crown? appeared first on CoinCentral.

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2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


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