Bitcoin’s Undervaluation and Growth Potential

In a recent report by JPMorgan Chase, experts have identified a significant growth potential for Bitcoin, forecasting it to rise to $165,000 by the end of 2025. The key driver behind this optimistic prediction is the cryptocurrency’s current undervaluation when compared to gold. As volatility in Bitcoin decreases and the price of precious metals like gold continues to rise, more investors are turning to Bitcoin as a viable hedge asset.

The Role of Debasement Trade

According to JPMorgan Chase, one critical factor contributing to the rise of both Bitcoin and other hedge assets such as gold is the process known as debasement trade. This involves reallocating capital from one product to another to protect against fiat currency depreciation. The increase in capital inflow into exchange-traded products (ETFs) based on both gold and Bitcoin further supports this trend.

Rising Capital Inflows into ETFs

Market data confirms a sharp increase in capital flow into gold-based ETFs. The World Gold Council reports that since late August, there has been a weekly net inflow ranging from $1.8 billion to $4.2 billion in this sector. In September 2025 alone, approximately $13.6 billion flowed into these ETFs.
Similarly, spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a net capital inflow of $3.53 billion during the same period. This suggests an emerging recognition of Bitcoin’s value relative to traditional safe havens like gold.

The Volatility Index and Investment Implications

JPMorgan Chase points out that the volatility index for Bitcoin relative to precious metals has dropped below two points. This implies that for each unit of risk absorbed by gold, Bitcoin must absorb about 1.85 times more risk capital.
To match private investments in gold—estimated at around $6 billion—Bitcoin’s market capitalization would need a 42% increase. This corresponds with their theoretical valuation estimate for Bitcoin at $165,000.

Correlation Trends Between Gold and Bitcoin

An analysis reveals that while there exists direct correlation between these two assets in short-term (30 days) and long-term (365 days) perspectives; however notable inverse correlation still persists over 90-day moving average despite recent trends where Gold significantly surpassed performance metrics against BTC since mid-August 2025:
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