Why Is Bitcoin Suddenly Stronger Than Gold And The S&P500?

Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to around $70,000 over the past two weeks has outperformed traditional assets like gold (+1.6%) and the S&P 500 (-0.2%) as investors rotate capital back into crypto.

BTC Rebound Beats Traditional Markets

Bitcoin has jumped roughly 13% in two weeks, climbing above $71,000 and outperforming both the S&P 500 and gold.

Data from Santiment shows Bitcoin has gained ground since Feb. 24, when all three assets experienced a pullback.

The rebound marks a shift after crypto lagged traditional markets for several months following its Oct. 5, 2025, all-time high.

Analysts say the move partly reflects mean reversion, with capital rotating back into crypto after stocks and…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rebound As Middle East Tensions Ease Improving Sentiment

Bitcoin held near $70,000 on Tuesday as sentiment and ETF inflows improved following signals that tensions with Iran could ease.

Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 99,391 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $386.23 million.

SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $167 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Monday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows of $51.3 million.

In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Render, Kaia and Artificial Superintelligence Alliance.

Notable Developments:

Trader Notes: CrediBULL Crypto noted that Bitcoin has returned to the top of its trading range, where supply is concentrated.

If the market fails to break above this level, it could trigger…

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$1 Million Bitcoin Isn’t A Far-Fetched Idea: Bitwise Says

Bitcoin reaching $1 million per coin often sounds unrealistic to investors, but multi-billion dollar asset manager chief investment officer (CIO) Matt Hougan says the skepticism usually stems from a basic misunderstanding about how the asset should be valued.

In a memo released Tuesday, the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management argued that many analysts rely on “static math” when thinking about bitcoin’s long-term price potential. According to Hougan, that approach ignores the fact that the market bitcoin competes in — the global store-of-value market — has expanded at a rapid pace for decades.

Hougan wrote that a lot of people hear $1 million and immediately dismiss it, noting…

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‘Bitcoin Is Going To Die’, Oscar-Nominated Actor Declares, But Silver Will Reach ‘Thousands Of Dollars’

The ‘Bitcoin Is Going To Die’ Argument

Howard cited Bitcoin’s continued dependence on fiat currency as a fatal flaw. 

“Bitcoin is still based on fiat,” Howard said, arguing that as the U.S. dollar weakens, any asset tethered to its value framework remains exposed.

“Nobody wants their money in something that can be wiped out with a push of a button somewhere,” Howard said. 

He holds less than 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin and frames that as a ceiling, not a floor.

Howard’s framework positions dollar collapse leading to metals surge and crypto irrelevance. 

This puts him squarely against the Bitcoin-as-digital-gold crowd at a moment when both assets compete for the same…

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Zcash Rallies 5% After $25 Million Funding Round: What’s Going On?

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) surged 5% on Tuesday, following Zcash Open Development Lab’s announcement of over $25 million in seed funding from Paradigm, a16z crypto, Winklevoss Capital, and Coinbase Ventures.

The $25M ZODL Funding Round

ZODL was founded by Josh Swihart, former CEO of Electric Coin Company. Under his leadership, ECC launched the flagship Zcash wallet Zodl, setting a new standard for Zcash usability. 

Since its launch in 2024, the app drove growth in the Zcash shielded pool by over 400% and facilitated more than $600 million in ZEC swaps since October 2025.

Earlier this year, the entire ECC team including the product team behind the wallet joined ZODL to continue building the…

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Netflix Bans Bitcoin Sponsors On Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul Vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast

Netflix prohibited Bitcoin-related sponsors from appearing on a pro boxer’s fight trunks and gear during a major event it streamed live, forcing last-minute changes days before the bout, according to Sazmining CEO Kent Halliburton.

Halliburton, whose company provides Bitcoin mining-as-a-service using renewable hydroelectric energy, detailed the incident in a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine. The sponsorship involved welterweight fighter Justin Cardona‘s appearance on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card, held December 19, 2025, at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Netflix served as the exclusive broadcaster, estimating viewership between 20 million and 100…

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Investment Bank Gives Strategy And Strive Buy Ratings

Investment bank B. Riley has entered the corporate bitcoin treasury sector with formal coverage of two Nasdaq-listed companies, Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST), assigning Buy ratings and price targets of $175 and $12, respectively. 

Analyst Fedor Shabalin led the Strive initiation, according to Investing.com The move comes as both stocks trade well below their previous highs, with bitcoin near $70,000.

B. Riley framed the current valuation compression in both companies as an opportunity rather than a structural concern. Strategy shares currently trade at 1.2 times net asset value (NAV), down from a 3.4x peak in 2024. 

Strive trades around 0.9…

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Dogecoin Jumps As Elon Musk Confirms X Money Launch

Musk’s X Money Launch Revives Dogecoin Payment Speculation

Although the first phase of the rollout will focus on traditional fiat payments in U.S. dollars, the announcement revived speculation that Dogecoin could eventually be added as a payment option on the platform.

While Musk did not indicate that Dogecoin would be included in the initial launch, the market reaction suggests investors see the update as a potentially positive long-term signal.

Geopolitical Relief Helps Fuel Dogecoin’s Move Higher

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also moved higher in early trading, climbing more than 2% to around $71,400, signaling a broader rebound across the crypto market.

That pullback in crude helped calm worries…

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Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold By Over Half

Bhutan’s state-owned investment arm has steadily sold portions of the country’s Bitcoin reserves, moving about $42.5 million in BTC and USDT so far in 2026 through a small set of recurring counterparties.

Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence shows that the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 175 BTC, valued at $11.85 million, on Monday to an address that had previously received 184 BTC in February. 

The February activity included multiple transfers totaling roughly $30.7 million, including two sends to QCP Capital, a trading firm, and a $1.5 million USDT transfer to a Binance hot wallet.

The pattern suggests a planned treasury drawdown and liquidity…

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Back-to-Back Inflows – What This Means For Investors

By looking at how much money is going into or leaving these ETFs, investors can get a sense of whether big, professional investors are confident or cautious about the market. 

This information can help with smart decisions on when and how to invest in Bitcoin. 

Understanding ETF Inflows and Market Implications

Beyond the numbers, ETF inflows reflect the confidence and positioning of institutional investors. Large inflows could mean buying pressure on the underlying asset, which could potentially push the price higher. Sustained outflows indicate caution or risk-off sentiment.

For Bitcoin, the recent inflows suggest institutions perceive current market levels as attractive, possibly…

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