Why the price of gold is rising while Bitcoin is struggling
While gold gains favor as a safe haven amid rising global tensions, Bitcoin contends with sentiment swings driven by macroeconomic fluctuations.

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A new bill details how the state could legally hold and audit digital assets, including through ETFs.
Mining operators are increasingly exploring AI hosting to counteract plummeting hashprice and shrinking Bitcoin margins.
US-China tariff tensions fuel Bitcoin's downward spiral, with leveraged traders incurring massive losses.
While derivative markets underwent historic deleveraging with $19 billion in futures open interest wiped out, several macro developments are aligning to support crypto's next leg higher.
Market top signal reached: This time last cycle Bitcoin entered a bear market.
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