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Interest Rate Cuts Fuel Gold Spike—But What About Bitcoin?

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Vignesh S G

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates has given gold a significant boost, as expected. In times of economic uncertainty, investors naturally gravitate towards safer assets like gold. While gold is thriving in this volatile landscape, some curious minds—likely crypto enthusiasts—are wondering: Could Bitcoin benefit in the same way? After all, Bitcoin is often dubbed “Digital Gold.” Is there a link between Fed rate cuts and Bitcoin’s performance?

Let’s explore this interesting possibility.

Gold’s Response to Fed Rate Cuts

Data from CryptoQuant provides a compelling correlation between U.S. interest rate cuts and gold prices. During the 2008 financial crisis, when the Fed slashed interest rates, gold was trading at just $590 per ounce. Four years later, gold surged to a remarkable $1,900. This historical data solidifies the notion that gold prices typically spike following interest rate reductions, as investors flock to it during periods of financial instability.

The message is clear: whenever the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, gold prices tend to soar. This reinforces the belief that in times of market turmoil, investors prefer the safety of gold.

Bitcoin Market Impact

Fast forward to last month, when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced another rate cut. As anticipated, gold once again reacted favorably. On the day of the announcement, gold was trading at under $2,494 per ounce. By September 26, it had reached a yearly high of $2,660.6, and as of today, gold stands at $2,649.8. The pattern is clear, gold continues to shine brightly when economic uncertainty looms.

Although there are stark differences between gold and Bitcoin, the two are often compared by investors. So, does Bitcoin see the same surge as gold when interest rates drop?

In September, Bitcoin experienced a largely bullish trend. About a week before the Fed’s big announcement, buyers started gaining control of the market, anticipating the rate cut after the Fed Chair hinted at it weeks prior. Although the market saw a brief downturn with a few consecutive red candlesticks just before the announcement, buyers quickly regained momentum.

A week after the announcement, Bitcoin reached a monthly peak of $65,903. Despite a strong selling push yesterday, buyers have managed to halt the downward momentum, driving prices back up today.

Digital Gold for the Win?

While Bitcoin shares some similarities with gold, earning its nickname “Digital Gold,” the question remains whether it has earned the same level of trust. Experts argue that Bitcoin should start being viewed as a commodity like gold, but skepticism persists.

As a cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is still seen by many as a risky asset. Will Bitcoin ever fully escape this perception and stand alongside gold as a reliable store of value during financial uncertainty? Only time will tell.

Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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