In 2026, Bitcoin and gold are uniquely down—Bitcoin by about 27% and gold by 3%—while all major stock categories are up, marking an unprecedented market pattern. This divergence is driven by capital rotation from recent winners to laggards, higher real interest rates, and a stronger U.S. dollar, which particularly pressure non-yielding assets like Bitcoin and gold. The year challenges Bitcoin's narrative as "digital gold" and a short-term safe haven but does not disprove its long-term store-of-value role. Investors should recognize that Bitcoin and gold may not provide reliable short-term protection in this macro environment but could still hold value over longer horizons.
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
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