Core Insights - Geopolitical tensions are driving investors towards gold as a hedge, while bitcoin is struggling to maintain its status as a safe-haven asset [1][6] - Bitcoin's price has fallen below $90,000, failing to reclaim the $100,000 mark, and related stocks have also seen declines [2][6] - The debate continues over bitcoin's role in investment portfolios, with some experts questioning its effectiveness as a hedge against geopolitical risks [3][4] Geopolitical Impact - The CBOE Volatility Index surged, indicating increased market fear following President Trump's comments about Greenland, which negatively impacted bitcoin prices [1] - Veteran investors, including Ray Dalio, have suggested gold and bitcoin as protective assets, but recent performance raises doubts about bitcoin's role [3][4] Bitcoin vs. Gold - Bitcoin is currently underperforming compared to gold, which is trading at all-time highs, leading to discussions about its classification as a risk asset versus a hedge [4][6] - A study from Duke University indicates that while gold and bitcoin were correlated, bitcoin's unique risks make it unlikely to replace gold as a safe-haven asset [4] Market Sentiment - Analysts suggest that investors should consider holding both gold and bitcoin, depending on market conditions, rather than viewing them as mutually exclusive [5] - The potential passing of the Clarity Act, aimed at creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, could serve as a catalyst for bitcoin price recovery, although progress on this legislation has stalled [5][7]

Ernest HoffmanErnest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations. Ernest began working in market news in 2007, establishing the broadcast division of CEP News in Montreal, Canada, where he developed the fastest web-based audio news service in the world and produced economic news videos in partnership with MSN and the TMX. He has a Bachelor's degree Specialization in ...

Gold and silver have rallied this year — and prices keep climbing.Gold futures for February delivery rose 0.4% higher at $4,488.20 per ounce, after hitting a record of $4,530.80 per ounce. Spot gold was up 0.95% to $4,488.58 per ounce.Meanwhile silver futures for March advanced 1.7% and was last seen at $69.74 per ounce, having earlier hit a fresh high of $70.80, while spot silver was last trading at $69.78, up 1.1%. Spot silver crossed $70 for the first time earlier in the session. The metals have soared t ...

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spacex employees sitting on $500k-20m in equity just discovered ventuals perpetuals. 13,000 employees with zero liquidity can now hedge through spacex-usd perps at 3x leverage. openai and anthropic next. the first wave of employee shorts hasn't even started. tender offers used to be the only exit. now they're hedging 20-50% of positions before announcements and unwinding into strength. ...

Tom Lee said Strategy (MSTR) has become the crypto market’s key hedge, with its 43% drop driven by institutions using it as a “pressure valve” for Bitcoin. He said Strategy holds 650,000 BTC and offers far greater liquidity than BTC/ETH derivatives, pushing traders to short MSTR as on-chain hedging dries up amid weak liquidity and damaged market makers.https://t.co/0dbhrOjVGW ...

Core Insights - The global liquidity cycle is entering a decisive contraction phase, which increases the risk of a prolonged downturn in equity markets according to veteran strategist Michael Howell [1] Group 1 - The contraction phase of the global liquidity cycle is expected to have significant implications for equity markets [1] - Howell emphasizes that this phase could lead to a prolonged downturn, indicating potential challenges for investors [1]

Singapore state investor Temasek has been “forced to hedge” the US dollar this year, according to its chief executive officer, calling the greenback’s weakness a big issue for foreign investors https://t.co/gtEHhB7Rkt ...