Market Overview - The digital currency market experienced significant volatility, with Bitcoin's price fluctuating dramatically, dropping to around $104,000 before rebounding over $2,000 and then falling nearly $4,000 again, settling at approximately $103,500 [1] - Ethereum also saw a sharp decline, dropping over $200 to a price of $2,440, representing a daily decrease of more than 4.5% [2] - Other cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, SOL, and SUI also faced declines exceeding 4% [3] Liquidation Statistics - Over the past 24 hours, more than 130,000 investors were liquidated globally, with total liquidation amounts exceeding $460 million [3] - Long positions were particularly affected, with liquidation amounts surpassing $500 million, and the largest single liquidation occurred in Bitcoin, amounting to approximately $8 million [3] Market Influences - The recent downturn in the digital currency market is attributed to several factors, including unclear global inflation prospects, high geopolitical uncertainties causing liquidity panic, an escalation in SEC policy reviews, and profit-taking by investors who previously went long [5] - Following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, precious metals like gold and silver also saw declines, with gold prices dropping approximately $80 from a peak of $3,450 per ounce [5] Economic Commentary - Former President Trump has called for the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, suggesting that a reduction to 1-2% could save the U.S. up to $1 trillion annually [10][11] - Trump criticized Powell's handling of inflation and hinted at possibly reconsidering his previous stance on Powell's job security [10][11]

Group 1: Spot Gold Fundamentals - The announcement of a significant tariff adjustment agreement between China and the U.S. on May 12, 2025, led to a sharp decline in the spot gold market, with prices dropping nearly $80 to a weekly low of $3245.85 per ounce [2] - Following the agreement, COMEX gold futures fell below the $3200 mark, reaching a one-month low of $3180.70 per ounce, indicating a market reaction to reduced trade risks [2] - The decline in gold prices is attributed to the easing of trade tensions, which diminished gold's safe-haven appeal, as investors shifted their risk appetite towards equities and other risk assets [2] Group 2: Physical Gold vs. Financial Market - There is a noticeable divergence between physical gold and financial markets, with brands like Chow Tai Fook showing less price volatility compared to the financial market, reflecting stable consumer purchasing decisions [3] - In Q1 2025, global gold jewelry consumption decreased by 21% to 380 tons, while investment demand surged by 170%, with China's demand for gold bars and coins reaching 124 tons, marking the second-highest quarterly level in history [3] Group 3: Spot Gold Technical Analysis - The spot gold market in Asia continued to decline, breaking the key support level of $3201.00, with current market quotes around $3185.00 per ounce [4] - Technical analysis suggests a high probability of further price declines, with a trading strategy recommending short positions if prices rebound to the resistance level of $3215.40, with stop-loss set at $3245.40 and take-profit at $3170.00 [4] Group 4: Spot Silver Technical Analysis - The spot silver market also followed expectations, breaking below the lower boundary of the consolidation range at $32.510, reaching the target of $32.110, with current quotes around $32.200 per ounce [6] - Technical indicators suggest a continued likelihood of price declines, with a recommendation to short if prices rebound to the resistance level of $32.510, setting stop-loss at $32.950 and take-profit at $31.950 [6]