The analysis by Yahoo Finance compared the performance of a $1,000 investment in each asset from January 20, 2025, to August 4, 2026. Despite former President Trump's pro-crypto stance and policies like establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Bitcoin's value declined significantly. Gold, conversely, saw gains amid tariff wars, geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and a hawkish Fed. The TRUMP memecoin, which launched days before the inauguration, experienced the most substantial loss.