Bitcoin has seen a year-to-date increase of 25.2% as of August 8, 2025, positioning itself just behind gold’s 29% rise. The total return of bitcoin since 2011, however, has outstripped gold by a staggering 308,000 times.

Bitcoin Trading Bitcoin traded within a narrow range after previously testing $117,900.

Key Insights:

• Bitcoin has performed outstandingly this year, marking a 25% increase, following gold, which leads major asset classes in 2025.
• Cumulative returns for bitcoin since 2011 show an astonishing growth of over 38 million percent, dwarfed only by gold’s modest 126% in the same timeframe.

One notable observation is that both gold and bitcoin have led the asset class rankings for the first time in Bilello’s records.

Future Prospects

As we enter late 2025, all eyes are on bitcoin to see if it can maintain its strength and perhaps test highs near $123,000. Investors are keenly awaiting further economic data and market reactions in the coming months.