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MD MUNTAJUL HAQUE MAHASIN
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BaissierAs of February 17, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold are behaving as contrasting pillars in a volatile global economy. While gold has recently seen historic price surges, Bitcoin has faced a sharp correction to start the year.
Current Market Status (17 February 2026)
Gold: Gold exists naturally and cannot be manipulated by governments or central banks. Bitcoin: Bitcoin operates on a decentralized blockchain, immune to direct government or institutional control.
Performance Gap: Gold outperformed Bitcoin in 2025 with a ~65% gain, while Bitcoin struggled with high volatility. In early 2026, this trend has continued; gold hit new highs near $5,300/oz, whereas Bitcoin dropped roughly 24% year-to-date to trade around $68,000.
Market Dynamics: The correlation between the two assets is currently negative (~ -0.29), signaling a "decoupling" where investors favour gold for immediate stability amid geopolitical tensions.
$BTC
{spot}(BTCUSDT)
$XAU
{future}(XAUUSDT)
#MarketRebound
Current Market Status (17 February 2026)
Gold: Gold exists naturally and cannot be manipulated by governments or central banks. Bitcoin: Bitcoin operates on a decentralized blockchain, immune to direct government or institutional control.
Performance Gap: Gold outperformed Bitcoin in 2025 with a ~65% gain, while Bitcoin struggled with high volatility. In early 2026, this trend has continued; gold hit new highs near $5,300/oz, whereas Bitcoin dropped roughly 24% year-to-date to trade around $68,000.
Market Dynamics: The correlation between the two assets is currently negative (~ -0.29), signaling a "decoupling" where investors favour gold for immediate stability amid geopolitical tensions.
$BTC
{spot}(BTCUSDT)
$XAU
{future}(XAUUSDT)
#MarketRebound
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