BTC and gold divergence reflects split between retail and central banks: Analyst

BTC and gold divergence reflects split between retail and central banks: Analyst

21Shares' macro chief looks at why Bitcoin has held relatively steady since the start of Middle East hostilities, while gold has slipped below $4,500 and key support levels.

The divergence between gold and Bitcoin (BTC) in 2026 can be explained by two distinct segments of buyers, according to Stephen Coltman, head of macro at crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) provider… [+2328 chars]