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Gold-Backed Tether’s XAUT Outperforms Crypto Markets Amid Economic Uncertainty

by Team Lumida
April 11, 2025
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  • Tether’s XAUT, a tokenized gold asset, emerged as a top-performing digital asset, gaining 3.4% in the last 24 hours, while the broader crypto market remained flat.
  • Gold prices hit an all-time high before retreating slightly, trading at $3,218 in Hong Kong, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
  • Concerns over unpredictable U.S. policies, a surging budget deficit (9% of GDP), and global economic instability are driving demand for gold-backed digital assets.
  • China is reportedly planning $136 billion in stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and government spending, which could further impact global markets.

What Happened?

Tokenized gold assets like Tether’s XAUT and Paxos’ PAXG have gained popularity among crypto investors, particularly in Asia, as a hedge against economic uncertainty. Tether’s XAUT, the largest tokenized gold asset by market cap, outperformed the broader crypto market, which saw a 2% decline in the CoinDesk 20 index.

Gold prices rallied to an all-time high before stabilizing, reflecting investor concerns over the U.S. budget deficit, which has surged to $2.6 trillion annually, or 9% of GDP. The lack of predictability in U.S. trade and economic policies, despite a temporary de-escalation in trade tensions, has further fueled demand for gold as a store of value.

Meanwhile, China’s state media reported proposed stimulus measures, including $136 billion in government spending and interest rate cuts, aimed at stabilizing its economy.


Why It Matters?

The strong performance of tokenized gold highlights a growing trend among investors to seek safe-haven assets during periods of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold’s inverse relationship with interest rates and its reputation as a store of value make it an attractive option amid concerns over inflation, trade tensions, and fiscal instability.

The surging U.S. budget deficit and unpredictable policy environment are adding to market volatility, driving investors toward assets like gold and tokenized gold-backed cryptocurrencies. This trend underscores the intersection of traditional safe-haven assets and the growing adoption of blockchain-based financial instruments.


What’s Next?

Investors will continue to monitor global economic developments, including U.S. fiscal policy, trade negotiations, and China’s proposed stimulus measures. The performance of tokenized gold assets like XAUT and PAXG will likely remain strong as long as uncertainty persists.

Additionally, the broader crypto market could see renewed interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, as news of relaxed U.S. regulations on DeFi has already boosted assets like Curve DAO’s CRV, which gained 18% on the day.

The interplay between traditional and digital assets will remain a key focus for investors navigating an increasingly volatile global economy.

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