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Drink some coffee and brace yourself. The market is moving in a direction that few expected. One asset is moving wildly against the norm, and the other is struggling to keep up. Traders and investors are watching as volatility reshapes a familiar narrative, showing that nothing is as it seems.
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Today’s crypto news: Gold volatility soars above Bitcoin amid historic market swings
Amid market turmoil, gold overtook Bitcoin. Recent price movements have outpaced even Bitcoin, highlighting a rare reversal in risk dynamics that most investors were not expecting.
According to the data, gold’s 30-day volatility has surged to a new peak of 48.68 and stood at 41.04 at the time of writing. Notably, this level has not been tested since the 2008 financial crisis.
By comparison, Bitcoin’s volatility is currently hovering around 39%, despite its reputation as a highly speculative asset.
The increased volatility in gold followed its steepest sell-off in more than a decade, with the metal falling nearly 10% in a single session from a peak of $5,600 an ounce to about $4,400 in Asian trading.
Since Bitcoin was created 17 years ago, gold has only experienced large price fluctuations twice. The most recent event was in May 2019, when trade tensions escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
The wild swings in gold occur amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty. As illustrated in a recent US Crypto News publication, renewed concerns over geopolitical instability, currency depreciation, and questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve have led investors to pour money into precious metals.
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Gold recovers $6 trillion in 2 days, leaving Bitcoin behind
Gold’s recovery has been equally dramatic, with XAU prices rising 17% in just 48 hours to over $5,000 per ounce.
Over the same period, gold’s market capitalization increased by $4.74 trillion and silver by $1 trillion. This brings the total increase in precious metals market capitalization to nearly $6 trillion in two days.
“This is more than four times the market capitalization of Bitcoin,” said analyst Crypto Rover.
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This rally reflects strong accumulation by institutional and high-net-worth investors, and regardless of the noise, their consistent buying after each dip speaks volumes about who is accumulating precious metals.
“Volatility shouldn’t surprise anyone here. It’s rare for an asset to absorb a hit like last week and then go straight up without a few bumps. Gold remains significantly under-held and this move is really adding up as part of a larger cycle,” Otavio said in a post.
Amid the volatility, gold has maintained its safe-haven status, rising about 66% year-over-year, while Bitcoin remains down more than 20% over the same period.
This contrast reflects how, in times of macroeconomic stress, traditional precious metals continue to command a premium in investor portfolios, outperforming even high-profile digital assets.
As geopolitical and financial pressures continue, gold’s newfound volatility is likely to remain in the spotlight, offering both risk and opportunity for traders looking to escape broader market fluctuations.
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