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Gold is rallying hard, while Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range, and the growing gap between the two is raising questions across global markets.

Bitcoin price today trades near $88,200 after rejecting the $89,000 resistance zone for the third time this month. The move follows a sharp dollar rebound and continued strength in gold, which topped $5,500 an ounce earlier this week. BTC remains roughly 30 percent below its October peak while metals and equities sit near record highs.

The ongoing bull rally, led by Bitcoin’s recapture of the $66K price point, has positively impacted the gaming token sector. Among the top-performing crypto assets in this market is Immutable (IMX), a layer-2 scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum that powers a range of blockchain games.

KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has officially listed , the native token of a digital platform that allows users to participate in Bitcoin mining through the ownership of NFTs. The listing marks the world premiere for the token on a major centralized exchange.

Bitcoin has broken above $116,000, a strong sign that the market’s positive ‘Uptober’ momentum is building and could be starting a new wave of upward price action.

Bitcoin scarcity has started getting real as BTC supply across exchanges has continued to decline.

Bitcoin shot up to $93,000 on Sunday evening as short positions collapsed across the market. More than $261.21 million in crypto liquidations hit within the past 24 hours, with $197.75 million coming from bearish bets.

The Altcoin season declined at the start of 2026 as renewed trade tensions between the United States and Europe coincided with a shift in crypto market leadership back toward .

Cryptocurrency analyst Michael van de Poppe, in his latest post, has identified a trend that could lead to a volatile period for the cryptocurrency market.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has argued that traders fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin’s purpose by treating it as a speculative asset. Mow stated on X that “The problem is traders will always think like a trader. Bitcoin is a replacement for fiat currencies, not a trade.” His comments arrived as analyst Peter Brandt posted technical predictions for downside price action.

Bitcoin price today trades near $90,091 after defending the $87,400 support tested earlier this week. The recovery comes as fresh research warns that inflation could derail the rate cut narrative that has supported risk assets, adding a new layer of uncertainty to the macro backdrop.

Bitcoin dropped back into a short-term downtrend on the 4-hour chart after failing to defend its prior breakout area. After topping near $97,971, BTC reversed sharply and slipped below its EMA cluster, which often signals weakening momentum.

President Donald Trump said he expects to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, as Congress advances work on new rules for digital assets. He made the remarks during his Davos speech, where he framed the push as part of a broader effort to keep the United States ahead in global financial innovation.

According to crypto analyst Ash Crypto, the conversation about where Bitcoin is headed next is changing. Instead of just focusing on its predictable four-year reward event, analysts are now looking more at the bigger picture of the overall economic cycle.

Bitcoin’s weak performance to gold and silver revived an old debate on whether advances in quantum computing are starting to weigh on BTC demand. Some market participants argue that fear of future quantum attacks on Bitcoin’s cryptography is forcing capital out.

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the loss of a large amount of Bitcoin that had been seized and held as evidence in a criminal case, raising fresh concerns over how digital assets are stored and protected by public authorities.

Bitcoin traded near $89,133 on the four-hour chart as it steadied after a steep drop from the recent $97,971 peak. The sell-off broke the earlier run of higher highs and forced price into a tighter, more defensive structure.

Local businesses in Las Vegas are now accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment, turning to crypto as a way to reduce high operating costs linked to credit card fees.

Bitcoin price today trades near $87,706 after bouncing from the lower Bollinger Band and ascending trendline support. The recovery comes with massive spot accumulation, but the broader macro picture shows precious metals dramatically outperforming crypto as capital seeks safety.

Gold and silver extended gains this week while Bitcoin traded sideways. Market analysts point to a growing divergence between precious metals and Bitcoin. Historical data shows Bitcoin follows metals with a delay during macro shifts.