Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Stocks as Geopolitical Stress Tests ‘Safe-Haven’ Narratives
Bitcoin has decoupled from gold, gaining approximately 7% to 9% since the start of the Iran conflict on Feb. 28, while gold fell nearly 3.7%.
The Federal Reserve’s hawkish hold on March 18, which kept rates at 3.50%–3.75%, pressured traditional risk assets and bullion.
Analysts cite spot demand from U.S. ETFs and 24/7 liquidity as structural reasons for Bitcoin’s relative strength during the energy shock.
Bitcoin has displayed a rare...
