Analysis: Bitcoin to Mimic Gold and Silver Bull Run and Recover in 2026, Safe Haven Assets to Benefit from Weaker Dollar

As of December 28, the KobeissiLetter reports that Google Trends’ search interest index for “silver” (scored 0–100) has hit a record high of 83. Silver prices are projected to surge 175% by 2025, on track for their first eight consecutive months of growth since 1980. Year-to-date, the combined market capitalization of gold and silver has jumped $16 trillion. Their YTD gains are four times (gold) and eight times (silver) those of the S&P 500 Index—with precious metal prices boosted by further U.S. dollar weakness. With former President Trump set to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, markets are pricing in an even more dovish Fed policy. On December 12, when asked about his desired interest rate level, Trump responded: “1%, or even lower.” Funds are pouring into safe-haven precious metals at an unprecedented pace. Bitcoin has posted a 6% year-to-date decline. The KobeissiLetter notes the crypto market is in a mechanical bear market driven by over-leveraged liquidations, and forecasts Bitcoin will rebound in 2026.