As discussions continue around whether capital from traditional safe-haven assets could gradually rotate into cryptocurrencies, todayâs market action delivered a surprise few anticipated.
đ Precious metals experienced historic intraday declines:
đ„ Gold plunged more than 8% in a single session
đ„ Silver saw an even steeper drop, falling over 25%
Such moves are extremely rare for metals typically associated with stability and capital preservation. The sharp sell-off appears to be driven by a combination of macro uncertainty, aggressive positioning unwind, and forced liquidations across derivatives markets.
đ In contrast, the crypto market showed notable resilience.
Despite the volatility in traditional assets, Bitcoin and major altcoins traded largely flat through Friday, with BTC declining only modestly compared to the scale of losses seen in gold and silver.
Data comparisons highlight the divergence clearly:
âą Gold: double-digit losses over a short time window
âą Bitcoin: limited drawdown, holding key structural levels
âą Altcoins: muted reaction, volatility remained contained
This does not confirm a definitive capital rotation from precious metals into crypto â but it does raise important questions about how different asset classes are responding to the current macro environment.
Whether this resilience is temporary or a signal of shifting market dynamics remains to be seen. Whatâs clear is that Bitcoin continues to behave differently from traditional âsafe havensâ during periods of stress.
đ Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and reflects personal market observations. It is not financial or investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make.
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