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After gold and silver's record highs and sharp pullback, analysts say the slump has more to do with speculators cashing out than a fundamental crack in the bull market. From Chinese billionaire shorts to Trump's new Fed pick, the real challenge now is knowing why you hold gold at all.

Robinhood posted a record $4.5 billion in annual revenue but missed Q4 estimates as crypto income fell 38%. Active users dropped by 1.9 million, and the stock is down 27% in 2026.

The term 'Bitcoin Reset' refers to a scenario where the market undergoes a deep and meaningful recalibration—resetting price expectations, investor behaviour, institutional engagement, and perhaps even the narrative around what Bitcoin is and should be.

RandEdgeFX offers exposure to multiple asset classes through a single trading account, allowing users to trade currencies, indices, equities, commodities, and metals without the operational complexity of managing multiple systems or accounts.

Bitcoin crashed from $126,000 to below $60,000 since October as leveraged bets unravelled, Trump's crypto venture drew a congressional probe, and the Treasury ruled out any rescue.

China's official gold reserves rose again in January, extending a 15-month buying streak even as prices climbed. Analysts say the measured accumulation reflects Beijing's push to diversify official reserves, with gold still a smaller share of China's holdings than the global average.

Bitcoin prices dipped as online rumours falsely linked Jeffrey Epstein to Satoshi Nakamoto, triggering volatility despite a lack of evidence.

Bitcoin plunges below $80,000 as 2026 Epstein files reveal the financier's early role in the rise of major crypto exchanges like Coinbase.

Gold crashed 9% on Friday following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, marking its worst single day since 1983, yet major banks maintain bullish forecasts of $6,000–$6,300 by year-end, citing sustained central bank buying and structural demand.

This analysis of Ethereum price cycles looks at how ETH has performed historically during each cycle from 2018 to 2025 and the primary drivers and indicators. These cycles are important to both speculators and long-term investors, as they offer a historical glimpse into potential investment opportunities.

JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank see gold's 11 per cent crash on the Warsh Fed announcement as a prime buying opportunity, raising price targets to $6,300 and $6,000 per ounce respectively. Despite Friday's worst single-day decline in a decade, both Wall Street giants cite robust central bank demand and structural diversification trends as drivers for substantial upside in 2026.

Overnight futures, particularly those tied to US indices, often provide many of the first directional signals for Asian investors. From Wall Street futures to the opening signals in early Asian market sessions, these indicators set the tone for risk appetite, sector rotations, and openings across Asian equity markets.

Nine days ago, a trader on Polymarket placed a bet on Kevin Warsh becoming the next Fed chair. The position is now worth nearly $150,000, as markets await an official announcement.

Bitcoin has dropped to $84,000, its lowest level in 2026, following a massive tech stock sell-off. Experts warn it could fall below $80,000. Find out if analysts say you should buy now or wait.

Microsoft lost $400bn in hours as investors panicked over AI costs, cloud growth fears and a brutal market reality check.

Bitcoin clings to $84,000 after a sharp sell-off, but analysts caution that failure to hold support could trigger a drop towards $70,000.

Polymarket bettors are eyeing a Trump 'Gold Card' by 31 March, as Nicki Minaj fuels hype online, even as Democrats block a DHS funding bill amid fallout from the Alex Pretti killing.

US President Donald Trump's comment that the US dollar is doing great despite its value declining 10% in 2025 triggered another crash yesterday, compelling investors to flock to safe-haven assets.

Nancy Pelosi purchased call options of Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Apple after selling thousands of shares of each stock. She also increasingly moved shares to a donor-advised fund.

A major US crypto bill and new tax rules will give the IRS deeper insight into digital asset trades, changing privacy, reporting and compliance for everyday investors.

As global tensions rise, investors are treating Bitcoin as a cash machine and gold as the real safe haven – and the Bitcoin price is paying the price.

As Bitcoin hovers around $89,500, traders are bracing for a deeper slump before any shot at $100,000 comes back into view.

As the US dollar suffers its worst value collapse in history, investors are stampeding into gold, propelling prices beyond $5,000 an ounce.

US President Donald Trump has sued JPMorgan, alleging the bank blacklisted the Trump family following the Capitol riot on 6th January due to political motivations and 'woke' beliefs.

Wall Street roars back as Trump pivots on Greenland, scrapping tariff threats that had sent markets into freefall just one day earlier.

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary plans to lease large parcels of land, some in undisclosed locations, for the development of AI data centres and bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Berkshire Hathaway's large stake helped stabilise Kraft Heinz, but plans by Buffett's successor to sell all shares have investors worried about the company's future.

Caroline Ellison walked free this week after her testimony proved decisive in convicting Sam Bankman-Fried for the $8 billion FTX fraud.

Gold prices hit record highs near $4,900 as Trump's Davos speech on Greenland and tariff threats send investors fleeing the US Dollar for safe-haven assets. XAU/USD is eyeing the psychological $5,000 level amid escalating geopolitical tensions.