Wall Street’s recession sirens are blaring — and as traditional markets brace for impact, Bitcoin’s BTC/USD defiant rally has investors asking: is this digital gold 2.0 or just fool’s gold with better marketing?

Recession probability forecasts aren’t just creeping up — they’re sprinting. In the span of days, JPMorgan hiked its odds of a U.S. recession from 40% to 60%, while S&P Global jumped from 25% to 35%. Goldman Sachs and HSBC weren’t far behind, now both penciling in a 35%–40% chance.

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