A veteran market analyst has flagged a technical pattern that could signal a 
turning point for Bitcoin after months of underperformance versus gold. The 
move comes as traders weigh whether the long run of gains for the yellow metal 
has exposed limits in Bitcoin’s safe-haven story. Related Reading: Gold And 
Stocks Ran Ahead, But Bitcoin May Close The Gap In 2026 Bitcoin Versus Gold 
Ratio Down The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has plunged. It fell from 32 on Oct. 5 to 
about 20 today, a drop of more than 37%. According to the data, that means one 
Bitcoin bought roughly 32 ounces of gold in early October but now buys about 
20. The ratio’s slide has accelerated since gold’s rally took hold and 
Bitcoin’s price slipped below key levels. Daily readings point to a possible 
change in momentum. On Nov. 21 the BTC/GOLD pair hit a low of 20 and the RSI 
stood at 21.30. A lower low near Dec. 1 came with a higher RSI low of 26.83. 
Then another trough at 19 on Dec. 26 coincided with a higher RSI low of 32.21. 
That&#8217;s a valid bullish divergence on the daily timeframe for BTCUSD vs. Gold. 
Interested to see where that leads us into 2026. pic.twitter.com/D6ei8HsIDy — 
Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) December 31, 2025 Based on reports, 
Michaël van de Poppe called this pattern a “strong” bullish divergence on the 
daily chart, a setup traders watch because it can show selling pressure easing 
even as prices make new lows. Technical Signals Show Cooling Selling Pressure 
On the weekly chart the picture adds weight to the signal. The weekly RSI for 
the BTC/GOLD pair has sunk to about 31.85 at press time. That level was last 
seen during the November 2022 sell-off tied to the FTX collapse, a point that 
marked a bottom in that cycle. Reports also link similar RSI lows to the 
bottoms seen in 2015 and 2018. Taken together, the daily divergence and the 
low weekly RSI make a stronger case that the downtrend may be losing steam, 
though nothing is guaranteed. Market Sentiment Splits Investors Gold’s rally 
has been dramatic. Reports show gold surged by over 70% in 2025 while Bitcoin 
fell by 7% over the year in some measures. At press time Bitcoin trades at 
$87,750, down 4.8% year-to-date. The breakdown in the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio 
and Bitcoin’s continued weakness below $100,000 have prompted fresh questions 
about the “digital gold” story as bullion posts historic gains. Short-term 
money appears to favor gold for capital protection. Many traders are treating 
the metal as a shelter while it climbs to new highs. Long-term holders, 
however, still point to Bitcoin’s potential for big upside once risk appetite 
returns. Related Reading: Crypto Headed For A $10 Trillion Future? Hoskinson 
Says RWA Is The Key According to market watchers, the near-term outlook hinges 
on whether the BTC/GOLD ratio and price action deliver follow-through above 
key levels. Until that happens, signals will remain tentative. Featured image 
from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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