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Peter Schiff compares the performance of Bitcoin and gold since the 2021 peak, stating that gold has outperformed Bitcoin, with a loss of $900 on a $10,000 investment in Bitcoin compared to an unspecified gain in gold.

Hong Kong is investing in its gold trade infrastructure, positioning itself as a potential regional hub for the global gold market.

Middle East tensions are driving investors to safe-haven assets, with gold experiencing increased demand as equities and Bitcoin face pressure.

JPMorgan predicts gold prices to reach $6,300 by the end of the year due to rising tensions and uncertainty in global markets.

Bitcoin's price has seen a 5% daily gain, with analysts suggesting a potential 'rotation' from gold, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards cryptocurrencies.

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF has seen significant growth in 2025 and 2026, with a 64% increase in 2025.

The FTSE 100 is expected to start the day higher, driven by a rally in metals such as copper and gold, which is likely to benefit miners.

Gold prices dipped for the second consecutive day due to reduced expectations of a near-term interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

Kraken has introduced tokenized stock perpetual futures for non-US traders, offering up to 20x leverage on US equities and gold benchmarks.

The article suggests that Bitcoin's price targets remain bearish, with a potential zone of interest below $50,000, while macro assets face increasing downside pressure.

The S&P 500's ratio with gold has hit a 12-year low, indicating a potential correction in the stock market, despite gold's bull run.

Asian stocks are expected to decline due to concerns over the impact of AI on company profits, following a similar trend on Wall Street.