Analysis: Commodities Outperform Bitcoin in Early 2026 as Oil Surges 62% and Gold Extends Rally
Commodities are outperforming Bitcoin in early 2026, with crude oil leading the market after a sharp rebound and gold continuing its strong upward trend. By April 22, 2026, crude oil had gained 61.8% YTD, while gold rose 9.7%. Bitcoin, meanwhile, fell 10.6%, making it the weakest performer among the three assets. In this analysis, you…