What’s the Secret to the Bitcoin Price Surge as US Stock Markets Fall? Crypto Exchange Analysts Explained

In the face of increasing global economic uncertainty, Bitcoin has delivered a resilient performance that has outperformed traditional risk assets and been compared to gold as a digital macro hedge, according to a new market report by Bitfinex. Despite a 32% drop from its January peak, the Bitfinex report notes that Bitcoin’s current price action remains consistent with historical mid-cycle corrections seen in previous bull markets. More importantly, Bitcoin has staged a strong 16% recovery from recent lows, outperforming major asset classes like U.S. stocks and government bonds, which have been plagued by extreme volatility. The report comes as the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has crossed above 40 for the first time in more than five years, reflecting growing anxiety in traditional markets. In contrast, Bitcoin’s rally has mimicked gold’s all-time high above $3,400 an ounce, reinforcing the growing belief that BTC is transforming into a digital store of value and a hedge against macroeconomic instability, according to the report. Related News: Is This The Reason For Bitcoin’s Recent Bullish Surge? Trump Makes ‘Urgent’ Call to Fed Chair Jerome Powell “Bitcoin is increasingly behaving more like gold than equities,” the report said, adding that while Bitcoin has shown strong recovery momentum since April 2, the so-called “Liberation Day” when tariffs were imposed in the U.S., broader markets have continued to struggle amid tight liquidity and persistent policy uncertainty. The broader economic backdrop adds further weight to this narrative. The U.S. economy is currently managing a volatile mix of inflation concerns, trade policy disruptions, and changing consumer behavior. Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently adopted a cautious stance on interest rate policy, citing the need for more data as tariffs and import restrictions on Chinese goods pose new inflationary risks. While import prices fell slightly in March, largely due to lower energy costs, this trend is expected to reverse. New tariffs and a weaker US dollar are likely to accelerate import-driven inflation in the coming months. Retail sales rose 1.4% in March, but analysts see the increase as a defensive move by consumers who expect further price increases rather than a sign of economic strength. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: What’s the Secret to the Bitcoin Price Surge as US Stock Markets Fall? Crypto Exchange Analysts Explained

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