Bitcoin Surges Past $87K as Investors Shift Focus to Digital Gold

Current market sentiment around Bitcoin has shifted, renewing its comparison to digital gold. Key developments include:

  • Bitcoin price surpassed $87,000, gaining 3.35% in 24 hours.
  • Market conditions have revived the narrative of Bitcoin as a store of value, reflecting rising gold prices and investor anxiety over inflation.
  • The US dollar index dropped to a three-year low, influenced by political pressure on the Federal Reserve.
  • Analysts noted a weakening correlation between Bitcoin and US equities; instead, its movement aligns more with gold.

Altcoin Performance

Other major cryptocurrencies also experienced gains:

  • Solana rose 0.4%, currently trading at $140.44.
  • XRP increased 2.91% to $2.12, following news about an XRP Futures ETF.
  • Cardano gained 3.35%, reaching $0.6457.