Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable surge during the U.S. morning session, reaching levels close to $97,000. This upward momentum also boosted stocks linked to bitcoin. For instance, MicroStrategy (MSTR), recognized as the largest holder of bitcoin in corporate treasuries, saw its shares climb over 8%, while KindlyMD (NAKA) jumped by 10%.
In Asian markets, Metaplanet—the leading bitcoin firm—recorded a 15% increase in Tokyo trading. Additionally, Strive (ASST) rose by 7% following shareholder approval of Semler Scientific’s (SMLR) acquisition deal.
A clear divergence is appearing among different asset categories. Technology equities continue to underperform; for example, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, dropped more than 1% on the day and has remained roughly flat year-to-date. Meanwhile, bitcoin has appreciated approximately 10% over this same timeframe.
Precious metals are maintaining strong performance as well. Gold prices hover near $4,600 per ounce and silver trades above $91 per ounce—with targets of $5,000 and $100 respectively seeming attainable soon. Bitcoin also looks poised for further gains with increasing attention on reaching the significant milestone of $100,000 amid broader market developments.
The rise in bitcoin coincides with growing investor concerns surrounding escalating tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A criminal investigation into Powell was initiated last Friday which has heightened caution among market participants according to David Morrison—a senior market analyst at Trade Nation.
“The overall sentiment indicates that investors are becoming more apprehensive about recent domestic policy actions—especially perceived threats against Federal Reserve independence—and expanding U.S involvement on global fronts,” Morrison commented in his Wednesday morning briefing.
While traditional equities have faced pressure due to these factors, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and various altcoins along with precious metals have rallied as investors seek safer assets for protection.
Lukman Otunuga from FXTM highlighted: “Markets are being tugged by multiple forces including geopolitical tensions, uncertainties around trade policies and worries about central bank autonomy.”
He added: “Although riskier assets remain vulnerable right now; safe havens such as gold and silver continue performing strongly. With critical legal rulings and political decisions imminent this week volatility will likely stay high—presenting both challenges & opportunities for traders.”
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A clear divergence is appearing among different asset categories technology equities continue underperform example invesco qqq trust etf qqq tracks nasdaq index dropped more than one percent day remained roughly flat year-to-date meanwhile bit coin appreciated approximately ten percent same timeframe
Precious metals maintaining strong performance gold prices hover near four thousand six hundred dollars per ounce silver trades above ninety-one dollars per ounce targets five thousand one hundred respectively seeming attainable soon bit coin looks poised further gains increasing attention reaching significant milestone one hundred thousand amid broader market developments
Rise bit coin coincides growing investor concerns surrounding escalating tensions between u.s president donald trump federal reserve chair jerome powell criminal investigation powell initiated last friday heightened caution among market participants according david morrison senior analyst trade nation
Overall sentiment indicates investors becoming apprehensive recent domestic policy actions especially perceived threats against federal reserve independence expanding u.s involvement global fronts morrison commented wednesday morning briefing
Traditional equities faced pressure due factors cryptocurrencies like bit coin various alt coins along precious metals rallied investors seek safer assets protection lukman otunuga from fxtm highlighted markets tugged multiple forces including geopolitical tensions uncertainties around trade policies worries central bank autonomy although riskier assets remain vulnerable right now safe havens such gold silver continue performing strongly critical legal rulings political decisions imminent week volatility likely stay high presenting challenges opportunities traders