As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for navigating the volatile waters of the digital asset market, I’ve learned to read between the lines and interpret the signs that point to potential trends. The recent decoupling of Bitcoin from Gold is a red flag that has caught my attention.


The price of bitcoin (BTC) has entered a bearish phase, stemming from the asset’s constant decline and range-bound movement. As a result, the largest cryptocurrency has decoupled from gold.

Based on the analysis by experts at CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s value is dropping, whereas gold prices have reached unprecedented peaks, resulting in a reversal of their usual positive relationship. In simpler terms, while Bitcoin decreases, Gold increases, showing an inverse or negative trend between them.

Bitcoin Decouples From Gold

In a risk-averse market climate, investors tend to favor traditional safe-haven assets such as gold over speculative cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). This is because they perceive the former as less volatile and more stable. Interestingly, despite its decoupling from gold, BTC has been mirroring the trend of lower U.S. stock markets recently. This suggests that broader economic factors, or “macro headwinds,” are impacting Bitcoin as well. Analysts interpret this alignment as a sign of market turbulence affecting BTC.

Starting mid-July, the Nasdaq 100 Composite index dropped by 10%, and Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by 16%. The correlation between these two has shifted from being weakly negative to slightly positive, going from -0.85 to 0.39. CryptoQuant indicates that this increased positive association between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq index is expected; therefore, if the stock market declines, Bitcoin could potentially experience further negative impacts.

As a researcher studying the dynamics of cryptocurrency markets, I’ve observed an intriguing correlation between Bitcoin (BTC) and the U.S. dollar. Specifically, both seem to be following similar trends, with the U.S. dollar weakening relative to other currencies, and BTC showing a corresponding decline.

Further Correction Incoming?

Bitcoin’s drop in value has led to negative signals in its valuation indicators. On August 27, when Bitcoin was priced around $62,000, CryptoQuant’s Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator moved into the bear phase. Currently, the asset is valued at approximately $57,880. Since the indicator remains in this phase, analysts predict that there may not be a substantial price increase in the near future and the market could potentially experience further declines.

To add to that, Bitcoin’s present state has been observed twice before in its history. In March 2020 and May 2021, the asset experienced drops of approximately 30%. During these periods, the Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator was indicating a bear market phase.

Furthermore, Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio has been lower than its average over the past 365 days since August 26, indicating a possible continuation of price adjustments or corrections.

Currently, it’s apparent that bitcoin’s bearish tendencies are reflected in its long-term holders reducing their profits by spending less. This indicates a decrease in new interest or demand for Bitcoin.

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2024-09-15 16:28