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Gold's six-month rally versus bitcoin shows similarities to the 2019 cycle
The bitcoin-to-gold ratio rebounded from recent lows, mirroring a pattern seen in the 2019-2020.

U.S. dollar strength and volatility surge as markets nervously await U.S. open
While Fed chair speculation drives uncertainty across equities, rates, and crypto.

Here are key levels to watch as bitcoin plunges to $84,000
While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.

Bitcoin tumbles to 2026 low of $85,200 as gold reverses big gains, Microsoft leads Nasdaq lower
Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.

Metaplanet is raising $137 million to pay down debt and buy even more bitcoin
The Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury company secures fresh capital through a share and warrant issuance.

More than half of bitcoin investors are officially underwater as the $88,000 price level fails to hold
Most invested bitcoin supply sits above current prices, increasing price vulnerability if key support levels fail.

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss
The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive raises $225 million to pay off loans, buy more bitcoin
The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears
Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets
Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency's price lags behind broader financial markets.

