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Gold slide may spill into cryptocurrencies as rising real rates tighten liquidity
Gold has fallen about 28 percent from its January peak to around $4,030 an ounce, and analysis says cryptocurrencies are facing similar liquidity pressure. Rising U.S. real interest rates and a stronger dollar have increased the appeal of cash and Treasuries, weighing on non-yielding assets such as gold and bitcoin. Some banks have cut gold forecasts, though central bank buying and stabilising ETF holdings remain supportive.
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45 percent of world central banks plan to raise gold holdings; what about \'digital gold\' bitcoin?
Global central banks’ appetite for buying gold has risen to a record high this year, a survey showed. In the World Gold Council’s 2026 central bank gold reserves survey, 45 percent of respondents said they plan to increase gold holdings over the next year, the highest since the survey began in 2018. Most respondents expect global gold reserves to keep rising and anticipate a lower share for the dollar, while bitcoin drew little interest as a sovereign reserve asset.
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Institutions buy gold, retail investors turn to coins: what lies ahead for 2026 asset markets
A long-running debate over gold versus bitcoin is entering a new phase as market volatility increases. Gold, a traditional safe haven, is repeatedly setting record highs, while bitcoin, once dubbed “digital gold,” is fighting to defend key psychological support. Precious metals posted strong gains in 2025, supported by rate-cut expectations and geopolitical risks, alongside rising gold-backed ETF holdings. Bitcoin remains sensitive to macro swings, leverage positioning and a stronger dollar, keeping it in a more retail-driven profile.