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Gold Shines Bright as Bitcoin Stumbles: What's Going On?
Austin Hodge
March 19, 2025 • Read Time: 12 minutes
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As economic jitters shake up financial markets, gold is basking in the limelight with a record-breaking high, while Bitcoin, often dubbed "digital gold," is behaving more like a volatile tech stock. Geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trade policies from President Trump have traders skittish, sending Bitcoin on a downward spiral despite its lofty ambitions.
So, why is Bitcoin failing to sparkle alongside gold?
Let's dive in!
Gold hits a new record high while Bitcoin tumbles, diverging in response to geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties. — Read More
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Crypto.com sparks controversy with a $5 billion token remint, raising concerns over its financial stability. — Read More
Tether Gold hits record highs amid economic challenges, sparking debate on its potential as gold soars past $3,000. — Read More
The UK will pilot blockchain government bonds, aiming to modernize capital markets and streamline processes using digital ledgers. — Read More
Siemens partners with Minima to embed decentralized blockchain security, enhancing IoT devices in automotive, robotics, and energy sectors. — Read More
Tether Gold (XAUT) market cap just hit $750 million as gold crossed $3,000.
XAUT is a high performing, well-designed yet under-appreciated product. XAUT is up 15.7% YTD while the broad crypto market is in the red. Foundations and businesses should hedge their holdings with XAUT.— Gabor Gurbacs (@gaborgurbacs)
3:07 PM • Mar 19, 2025
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