According to @charliebilello, gold is up 48% YTD in 2025 and Bitcoin (BTC) is up 31%, making them the top two performing major assets so far this year, source: X post on Oct 4, 2025 https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1974461342833680700. He also states this is the first time gold and Bitcoin have occupied the #1 and #2 spots in any calendar year, underscoring year-to-date momentum leadership for GLD and BTC, source: same X post and accompanying video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPyTe3AjUtA&t=528s.