As we enter the final days of 2025, the cards are being reshuffled in financial markets. Arch Public co-founder Andrew Parrish, who appeared on Scott Melker’s The Wolf Of All Streets, spoke about the advantages of precious metals over cryptocurrencies and the risks facing the global economy.
The news focus is on the overwhelming performance of gold and silver against Bitcoin. While the price of gold hitting $4,500 for the first time in history has shocked the market, investors have been disappointed by Bitcoin’s stagnation in a narrow range of $85,000 to $90,000.
Parrish pointed out that such rapid increases in gold prices have only happened a few times in history and are usually a precursor to a major crisis (such as the Rome Crisis, the Weimar Republic, or the collapse of the Soviet Union).
Experts say the fluctuations show that people are losing faith in global state institutions and traditional currencies.
As concerns about recession grow in the market, incoming economic indicators are causing confusion. The US GDP for the third quarter continued to grow at 4.3%, exceeding expectations. But Parrish warned that if the Fed doesn’t accelerate rate cuts, the long-awaited big recession could finally arrive.
For cryptocurrency investors, the end of 2025 is said to be an “emotional bottom.” While retail investor interest may have waned, it’s notable that large institutions like BlackRock continue to see Bitcoin as the most important investment vehicle for 2025. Parrish predicts the market will gain modest upward momentum in the first half of 2026, with the real big move occurring in the second half of 2026.
*This is not investment advice.
