Bitcoin defied a bearish market trend, rising 1.8% this week while the NASDAQ 100 plunged 9.77%. A deeper look reveals that Bitcoin’s performance differs significantly from traditional stocks, raising questions about historical precedent. The Z-score provides insight into these unusual movements, revealing how far off from average Bitcoin’s performance has been in comparison to the stock market fluctuations this year. Bitcoin is showing resilience against the recent market downturn, with the NASDAQ 100 experiencing significant losses. This divergence has sparked interest among market experts, prompting them to analyze the significance of these shifts for broader market trends.