📊 Bitcoin has declined to ~$111K, dropping 11.8% since its $125.8K all-time high 9 days ago. With Trump's temporary tariff threats acting as a catalyst, gold has thrived, while equities chop. It can be argued $BTC's drop is still in "overreaction" range. https://t.co/7WOMPa4RaT https://t.co/DJQZatkqsY ...

🔥 INSIGHT: The Winklevoss twins call Bitcoin “Gold 2.0,” saying its scarcity, portability, and growing institutional demand could push it to $1M per coin. https://t.co/AtpSc4wiL5 ...

Crypto and gold can't match the warm comfort of government-stamped debt, writes @marcusashworth (via @opinion) https://t.co/9SgnjJzDYI ...

📰 #AscendEX Daily Updates🔷French banking giant ODDO BHF launches the euro stablecoin EUROD.🔷Spot gold breaks through $4200/ounce for the first time.🔷Powell signals a strong indication of interest rate cuts.#AscendEX #Crypto #CryptoNews https://t.co/hbw4NLyG9W ...

🚨 CMC News: BlackRock CEO Calls $BTC Alternative to Gold .🔗 https://t.co/ekJIlt2dM6 https://t.co/m2wZ8p0FCX ...

Monetary Policy - Fed Chair Jerome Powell declined to comment on Bitcoin or Gold [1] - The Fed believes inflation is driven by fundamental supply and demand factors [1]

RT Quinten | 048.eth (@QuintenFrancois)Gold leadsBitcoin follows harder https://t.co/JB1iBPxQma ...

Market Analysis & Currency Dynamics - In USD terms, US assets showed significant growth since COVID, with NASDAQ up 165%, S&P up 102%, and home prices up 56% [1] - When redenominated in gold, these gains shrink to flat, indicating a potential overvaluation in USD terms [1] - When redenominated in Bitcoin, NASDAQ is down 78%, S&P is down 84%, and home prices are down 87%, suggesting a collapse in the unit of account [1] - The perceived growth in USD terms may be a reflection of the currency's debasement rather than actual asset appreciation [2] - Gold and Bitcoin are marking down the old world in real time, indicating a shift in how investors perceive value [2] Imperial Carry Trade & Currency Risk - The US is executing the last phase of an imperial carry trade, attracting global capital and inflating nominal asset prices [2][3] - This strategy exports currency risk to those holding dollar claims [3] - Historically, empires decline when their citizens start measuring value in alternative units [3] - A critical mass of investors are now measuring the world in Bitcoin and gold instead of dollars, signaling a potential regime shift [3] - Once this shift hardens, the existing regime is effectively over [4]

Group 1 - Jim Cramer expresses concern that the cryptocurrency market is influencing the traditional stock market, particularly the S&P 500 index [1][3] - The total cryptocurrency market cap dropped from over $4 trillion to $3.66 trillion during a recent crash, currently struggling at $3.77 trillion [1] - On the day of the crypto crash, the S&P 500 index opened at $6,740.49 and closed at $6,552.51, indicating a significant impact on market performance [4] Group 2 - Following the crash, the S&P 500 index opened at $6,622.53 and closed at $6,654.72, suggesting that while the index faced pressure, it is difficult to definitively attribute this to cryptocurrency [5] - Cramer had recommended buying crypto just two weeks prior to the crash, highlighting the volatility and unpredictability of the crypto market [2] - Gold prices have reached new all-time highs amid tariff tensions, reinforcing its position as a hedge against inflation [5]

Market Tide:🐋 BlackRock’s $IBIT adds 525 $BTC worth $60.4M🏆 Gold hits a new ATH at $4,100🏄‍♂️ Citi eyes 2026 rollout for crypto custody service🌊 Powell set to speak tomorrow, markets on wave watch#SmartDelivery https://t.co/IxkFFHPzgu ...