Analysis: The cryptocurrency and precious metals markets are exhibiting a rare "divergent trend," which may not be solely driven by risk aversion.

[Analysis: Cryptocurrency and Precious Metals Markets Show Rare "Divergent Trends," Possibly Not Driven by Pure Safe-Haven Sentiment] According to Forbes, since hitting an all-time high in October, Bitcoin and other crypto assets have seen a significant decline. Bitcoin's price is currently hovering around $90,000 per coin, down from its all-time high of $126,000. Meanwhile, gold, silver, and US stocks have accelerated their upward trend towards the end of the year, creating a rare "divergent trend." This situation is not simply driven by safe-haven sentiment, but rather likely a "strategic response" by institutions and funds to the global monetary system. Ramnivas Mundada, Head of Economic and Corporate Research at GlobalData, predicts that with global central banks continuously adjusting their reserve structures and reducing their reliance on dollar assets, the de-dollarization process will accelerate. Gold could rise further by 8%-15% in 2026, while silver could rise by 20%-35%.