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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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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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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Gold advocate Peter Schiff faced Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao during an event panel in Dubai, arguing that tokenized gold is a better store-of-value asset than Bitcoin.
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Cryptocurrencies show strength despite investors’ concerns about the AI industry and weak US labor and consumer data. Would an acceleration of money printing boost Bitcoin?
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Tether’s rapid gold accumulation in Q3 2025 surpassed many national banks. This move reflects Tether’s strategy to build gold reserves.
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Bitcoin’s underperformance versus gold and the rapid expansion of global liquidity suggest that BTC’s current pricing is deeply discounted. Will BTC be the star performer of 2026?
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Bitcoin liquidity cues received a clear signal from the Fed, as the end of QT sparked the second-largest overnight liquidity injection since the COVID-19 era.
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Bitcoin price stayed stuck near $91,000 due to weak ETF flows and cautious derivatives as stocks and gold rallied on rising rate-cut bets.
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Economist Saifedean Ammous sparked fierce debate on social media by questioning the importance of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Zcash vs. Bitcoin.
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Tether accounted for almost 2% of global gold demand last quarter, with Jefferies noting that its aggressive buying may be influencing short-term market sentiment.
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Bitcoin reclaimed $86,000 as the US dollar strengthened, but one analyst warned the rally may be structurally weak.
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Schiff also challenged Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to a debate, slated to take place in December in the United Arab Emirates.
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Robert Kiyosaki argues a global cash shortage is driving the market crash and says he’s holding Bitcoin and gold, adding he’ll buy more BTC once the downturn ends.
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Bitcoin and crypto market sentiment hit seven-month lows, with the BTC price still above $100,000, while gold and silver received a post-shutdown boost.
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Bitcoin fell to weekly lows at $101,300 as US equities and gold rallied ahead of the key vote to end the US government shutdown, signaling a shift in investor sentiment to traditional assets.
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