Market Update
Bitcoin simmered below resistance but teased a bullish breakout as the Asia trading session accompanied new all-time highs for gold and silver.
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Gold News
Gold, a precious metal revered for centuries, holds an enduring appeal due to its rarity, beauty and intrinsic value. Throughout history, gold served as hard money, a term denoting currency backed by tangible assets, ensuring stability. Unlike fiat currencies, which derive value from government decree, gold’s value is intrinsic, making it a reliable medium of exchange and store of wealth.
Historically, various civilizations used gold coins for trade, establishing its universal acceptance. Gold-backed currencies provided economic stability, linking the value of money to a specific amount of gold. This system mitigated inflation risks, fostering trust in financial systems.
In contemporary finance, gold remains a reliable store of value, offering protection against economic uncertainties. Investors turn to gold during market downturns, reinforcing its status as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, the rise of cryptocurrencies led to Bitcoin (BTC) being dubbed “digital gold.” Bitcoin shares similarities with gold, such as scarcity and properties that make it a hard asset. Investors often correlate BTC with gold, highlighting its potential as a modern store of value.
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Prediction markets are moving into crypto’s mainstream as Crypto.com’s in-house market maker raises fairness questions and Coinbase doubles down on growth.
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Crypto market maker DWF Labs settled its first physical gold trade, signaling a rare move into legacy commodities amid surging bullion prices.
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Bitcoin printed bullish signals against gold and the dollar while staying below $90,000 as a whale opened multimillion-dollar crypto shorts.
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Bitcoin's fundamental properties make it a better long-term bet than gold, according to Bitcoin maximalist and analyst Matthew Kratter.
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Bitcoin reached significant multiyear support versus gold as commentary diverged over a breakdown and the start of a new bear market.
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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF ranked sixth in 2025 ETF inflows despite posting a negative annual return, a signal analysts say reflects long-term conviction.
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Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot ETF flows and year-end volatility tested near-term bullish sentiment.
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Gold strongly outperformed Bitcoin in 2025, resulting in a 50% decline in the BTC-to-gold ratio. Will the trend flip in BTC’s favor in 2026?
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The new feature gives select users access to traditional market derivatives, with positions margined and settled in USDt during a limited test phase.
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Global macro analyst Luke Gromen is dialing back his Bitcoin enthusiasm, warning that the top crypto looks vulnerable as macro conditions, quantum‑risk narratives and technicals shift.
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The Himalayan Kingdom mines Bitcoin, holds digital asset reserves and has embraced blockchain technology to modernize its financial system.
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Federal Reserve monetary policy may benefit stocks, but BTC options show the short-term odds of Bitcoin rallying to $100,000 remain slim.
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Gold has popped 4,000% following CFTC's approval in the 1970s, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum with a similar scaling setup.
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Cantor Fitzgerald slashed its Strategy price target, but remains bullish on the stock despite fears over potential exclusion by the MSCI Index and forced liquidation concerns, the FT said.
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