Navigating Safe Havens: Bitcoin vs. Gold in a Post-Crash 2025 Landscape

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November 4, 2025

Global Markets Witness a Reshaping of Safe-Haven Assets

Recent events have dramatically altered how investors perceive and allocate capital to “safe” assets. A notable sell-off in October 2025, triggered by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, saw approximately $19 billion in crypto positions liquidated on October 13, according to Reuters. This prompted a surge in demand for protective options contracts linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum as market volatility increased sharply.