- Bitcoin jumped to $92K but quickly fell, showing short-term hurdles remain despite early optimism.
- Gold and silver keep rising as investors seek safe havens during political and economic uncertainty.
- Upcoming U.S. CPI, PPI, tariffs, and job numbers could shake markets and influence risk sentiment.
Markets rallied strongly as the U.S. dollar depreciated, causing gold, silver, and Bitcoin prices to soar in early Asian trading, according to QCP Asia Colour node. However, the market became cautious following the DOJ’s move to subpoena and potentially prosecute members of the Fed.
As per the QCP report, gold and silver kept rising as investors looked for safe places amid political and institutional uncertainty. Bitcoin jumped to $92,000 but quickly fell back during European trading. This pattern has repeated since last year, showing Bitcoin still faces strong hurdles despite positive news.
Bitcoin Faces Structural Challenges
Besides political tensions affecting markets, Bitcoin also faces supply and options-related pressures. QCP reports, “Last week saw partial reductions in sizeable long-dated call exposure, including BTC-30JAN26-98k-C and BTC-27FEB26-100k-C positions.”
A few Bitcoin options were moved from January to March, indicating that traders anticipate gains later rather than right away. Because of U.S. trading and excess supply, short-term upside is constrained.
Market swings have grown, making Bitcoin less attractive compared to steady gold, silver, and stocks. Optimism for a Q1 breakout is fading. While investors keep moving money into precious metals, Bitcoin’s struggles show traders remain cautious.
Key Events to Watch
Investors are looking ahead to upcoming US economic numbers that may affect cross-asset sentiment. On Tuesday, US CPI numbers are due out, followed by PPI and the Supreme Court decision on tariffs on Wednesday. Thursday sees unemployment claims.
In the end, the market continues to face high risks with political pressure having made its presence felt in the macros as well. Although the performance of gold and silver continues to be excellent in the sense that they offer strong insurance, the short-term performance of Bitcoin continues to remain uncertain and warrants intense monitoring.
