Bank of America has identified Bitcoin as the best-performing currency so far in 2025, according to a research report cited on 11 July. The bank’s analysis indicates the digital asset has doubled in value since the start of the year, outpacing traditional havens such as gold as well as the broad U.S. equity benchmark, the S&P 500. The 100% year-to-date gain cements Bitcoin’s status as the strongest asset of the past decade, the report adds. While the notes did not specify drivers behind the latest rally, the designation underscores growing mainstream recognition of the cryptocurrency’s price performance relative to major asset classes.