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Bitcoin's 'digital gold' narrative faced a critical test as a 15% global tariff announcement sent BTC prices below $65,000, while gold surged. The event triggered mass liquidations, institutional outflows from ETFs, and a shift in Bitcoin's market correlation, raising questions about its safe-haven status.
Despite a significant weakening of the US dollar to multi-year lows and a surge in gold prices, Bitcoin has failed to rally, instead experiencing a sharp decline. This divergence is attributed to tightening global liquidity, the looming debt refinancing crisis, and Bitcoin's increasing correlation with tech stocks as a risk-on asset.
Michael Saylor, once a staunch Bitcoin bull, has recently expressed caution about the crypto market's downturn, acknowledging the current "crypto winter." Despite his shift, analysts point to potential regulatory clarity and favorable macroeconomic trends as reasons for optimism.
Bitcoin is experiencing its longest monthly losing streak in seven years, down 13% in February, amidst broader market uncertainty driven by macroeconomic events and regulatory concerns. A rotation into value stocks in the traditional market may signal shifts in crypto investment strategies.
Central banks are buying gold at the fastest pace in modern history, driven by soaring government debt and geopolitical shifts. This institutional demand is providing strong support for gold prices, contrasting with Bitcoin's performance.
