Gold experienced a sharp decline of 5%, leading to speculation about a potential shift in investment towards Bitcoin. The volatility observed in both assets, particularly the divergence between gold and bitcoin’s performance, is sparking investor interest and anxiety, as seen through increased trading activity on major platforms. Analysts suggest that while bitcoin lags behind gold’s recent rally, a significant catch-up rally could occur if market conditions align with institutional investment patterns. Merlijn The Trader notes that Bitcoin’s underperformance versus global liquidity suggests potential shifts in risk appetite, pointing to a future ‘catch-up’ rally.