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Bitcoin-gold correlation rises amid US debt and QE shifts

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Financial analysts suggest that current economic conditions for gold are historically more bullish than previous cycles, driven by rising global debt, the over-valuation of the S&P 500, and the declining hegemony of the US dollar. Experts indicate that exponential debt increases may require currency debasement, leading to gold being viewed as preferred collateral in a potential new global monetary system. This sentiment is reinforced by a growing ‘debasement trade,’ as investors favor tangible assets like gold and silver to protect against declining fiat purchasing power. With U.S. federal debt approaching $40 trillion and exceeding 135 percent of GDP, analysts argue that aggressive interest rate hikes could become unfeasible due to the increased debt-service burden. This suggests the U.S. may struggle to grow out of its deficit, potentially forcing governments to resort to currency debasement to manage debt levels. Following these macroeconomic shifts, Bitcoin has increasingly exhibited characteristics of a safe-haven asset. The 90-day correlation between Bitcoin and the spot price of gold has climbed to 0.56, ~~marking~~ its highest level in nearly nine ~~years.~~ years, while its relationship with the Nasdaq-100 has weakened to a one-year low. This shift follows the US Treasury’s ‘QE Lite’ initiative, involving multi-billion dollar bond repurchases, which has prompted investors to seek hedges against dollar depreciation. ~~Concurrently, Bitcoin’s relationship~~ On-chain activity remains notable, with the Nasdaq-100 has weakened to a one-year low of approximately 0.30 to 0.33, reinforcing the perception of Bitcoin as ‘digital gold’ rather than a high-risk technology asset. This transition is accompanied by notable on-chain activity. Galaxy Research ~~reported~~ reporting that four long-dormant Bitcoin wallets became active in late August, including one ~~wallet~~ untouched since 2013 that moved 146.06 BTC. ~~Additionally, large-scale holders have been active, such as a whale transferring $21.73 million in Wrapped Bitcoin to Binance.~~ While institutional buying and ETF inflows are improving the supply and demand structure, analysts note that Bitcoin’s ability to break through the $82,000 to $83,000 resistance level remains a critical ~~indicator, especially as Bitcoin continues to exhibit much higher volatility than gold.~~ indicator.

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