Bitcoin (BTC) tickers down to $66,311 but posted a new record on March 5, breaking above $69,200 for the first time. The historic moment coincided with gold hitting an all-time high of $2,130. Analysts attribute the rally to potential lower interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Billionaire Mark Cuban favors Bitcoin over gold, sparking debate. Bitcoin is up 52% year-to-date while gold is up 2%.