In February 2026, intensifying U.S.-Iran tensions and naval build-ups are driving a flight to safety. $XAU
XAUUSDT
Löpande
5,116.99
+0.06%
Gold and silver are surging as traditional hedges, while oil rises on supply fears. Conversely, $BTC
BTCUSDT
Löpande
67,933.8
-0.09%
Bitcoin is falling, as investors dump "risk-on" assets for liquidity.
Verification (Feb 18, 2026)
Gold: Trading near $4,935/oz (+0.61% to +1.6% range), approaching the psychological $5,000 barrier.
Silver:$XAG
XAGUSDT
Löpande
84.72
+0.23%
Outperforming with sharp gains, recently hitting $74/oz as industrial and safe-haven demand converge.
Oil: Brent crude holds above $67, sensitive to Strait of Hormuz conflict risks.
Bitcoin: Dropping toward $62,000–$65,000, confirming its current role as a speculative asset rather than "digital gold" during active military escalations.