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Global financial markets experienced severe turbulence last night (February 5, 2026). Cryptocurrencies, primarily Bitcoin (BTC), as well as traditional assets like gold and silver, were heavily impacted as investors fled risky positions. BTC fell by as much as 12% during the day, dropping below $64,000 and reaching its lowest levels since October 2024. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization eroded by more than $1.2 trillion, gold prices fell by 1%, while silver experienced a sharp drop of 6.6%. This movement is interpreted as part of a broad wave of risk aversion; however, while gold maintained relative stability, the liquidation of leveraged positions in crypto assets deepened the crisis. The decline yesterday was not due to a single trigger; rather, it was accelerated by the intersection of macroeconomic uncertainties, political developments, and market dynamics. Here are the main factors:
1. 👉 Flight from Risky Assets and Tech Sell-Off Effect: Investors, affected by the sell-off in technology stocks, abandoned speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. BTC experienced an 11-13% drop, showing a high correlation with the Nasdaq index. This showed that BTC, touted as "digital gold," failed the stress test; while real gold prices maintained an upward trend during the same period, BTC moved in the opposite direction. According to shared analyses, this flight is due to liquidity withdrawal: "As funding tightened, stop-loss orders were triggered, leverage was forcibly liquidated, and liquid assets were sold first."
2. 👉 Political and Monetary Policy Pressures: US President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed created fear of "hawkish" policy in the markets. Warsh's nomination was perceived as a signal that monetary policy would be tightened, increasing expectations of higher interest rates. This hit interest rate-sensitive assets like cryptocurrencies; As highlighted in X, "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement that the government would not support crypto accelerated the sell-off." Similarly, the decline in gold and silver was triggered by the reversal of speculative positions: Gold fell by 9%, silver by double digits, but this was a result of leveraged trading rather than a fundamental decline in demand.
3. 👉Market Internal Dynamics and Liquidation Wave: Large sell-offs were observed on crypto exchanges; for example, the sale of $3.5 billion worth of BTC crashed the price in 20 minutes. $3 billion was withdrawn from ETFs, and miners sold under cost pressure (production cost ~$87,000). In gold and silver, profit-taking and liquidity squeeze were effective after record rallies; silver was hit harder due to weak industrial demand. Renowned investor Michael Burry warned that a drop of more than 10% in BTC could create a "death spiral," highlighting the risks for mining companies and BTC-related firms.
4. 👉Global Impacts and Geopolitical Tensions: The slowdown in US employment data, inflationary pressures, and the strengthening dollar have dampened risk appetite. While geopolitical tensions pushed gold above $5,000, crypto could not fulfill this "safe haven" role. The decline in Asian markets also spread; for example, tech losses on Wall Street dragged down Asian indices.

#PreciousMetalsPullBack
Precious metals experienced a sharp pullback following their record rally in January 2026. Gold fell approximately 9-11% from its previous day's peak of $5,594, dropping to the $4,800-$5,000 range; silver also saw a 20-30% loss, falling to the $80-$100 level. This pullback stemmed from a strengthened dollar following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chairman, and profit-taking. Nevertheless, metals are still exhibiting their strongest monthly performance since the 1980s; the long-term uptrend is being maintained by geopolitical risks and inflation expectations.

✨The US federal government's budget expired on the night of January 30, 2026. The failure of Congress to pass the budget on time still risks a partial government shutdown. The parties have not agreed on a budget; there are heated debates in the Senate surrounding security and immigration policies. The current political uncertainty can increase risk premiums, putting pressure on the dollar in markets and weakening global investor confidence. Prediction markets indicate that the probability of a shutdown remains high (around 65-70%).
👀 An agreement has been reached between Democrats and Republicans that includes a two-week temporary funding extension for the DHS (Department of Homeland Security). This has temporarily postponed a widespread shutdown, but the full budget package has not yet been approved. While agreements exist, the fact that the Senate and House of Representatives have not approved the same text, and that the House is currently closed, strengthens the possibility of a partial shutdown. This shutdown may be limited to a few days, but the risk remains high.
✴️Some essential payments, such as Social Security and Medicare, will continue to process, but application processes may slow down or stop altogether.
✴️While some agencies, such as the FAA, will continue to operate, staff may not receive their salaries on time, and flight delays may occur.
✴️Some programs, such as NIH and research funding, may cease entirely.
#USGovernmentShutdownRisk 🤔

#Stablecoins
✨In 2025, the stablecoin market capitalization grew by 49%, from $205 billion to $310-318 billion. USDT stood out with approximately $187 billion (a 36% increase), and USDC with approximately $75 billion (a 73% increase). Total transaction volume reached $33-35 trillion; USDC led in institutional adoption. A market capitalization of $1 trillion is projected for 2026 (40% compound annual growth). Thanks to regulatory clarity, stablecoins are becoming indispensable to traditional finance in cross-border payments, tokenization, and everyday spending (card spending approximately $18 billion).

#DoubleRewardsWithGUSD
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#SpotGoldHitsaNewHigh
Gold: The Ancient Memory of Civilization Speaks Again
The year 2026, which we are currently in, is hosting a period that economics textbooks will later describe as the "Great Transformation." The fact that spot gold prices are testing levels on screens that were once deemed unimaginable is not merely a change in numbers; it is a sign of a fundamental mutation in the DNA of the global financial system.
The Architects of the Storm: Why Can't It Be Stopped?
There are three main pillars turning gold from a "safe haven" into an "absolute asset":
1. Digital Chaos and Cybersecurity Concerns: The global cloud computing crises experienced in the first weeks of 2026 once again reminded us of the fragility of digital assets. In a world where data centers are under attack, investors took refuge in the only asset that is "unhackable," "unaffected by power outages," and possesses a physical reality: gold.
2. The Harsh Rupture Between West and East: The next-generation economic sanctions implemented by G7 countries, coupled with the BRICS+ block's attempts to index their own trade units to gold, have transformed the ounce price from a speculative tool into a geopolitical weapon. Today, those buying gold are not just making a profit; they are declaring their financial sovereignty.
3. The "Permanent" Victory of Inflation: Despite central banks' claims of having "reduced inflation," disruptions in supply chains and structural increases in energy costs continue to erode the purchasing power of money. Gold stands tall like an incorruptible fortress against the melting value of fiat currencies.
Current Situation Analysis: Beyond the Record
As of today, gold has reached a peak simultaneously not only against the dollar but, for the first time in history, against all major currencies and crypto-asset baskets. This symbolizes our transition from an era where "the price of everything increases" to an era where "gold overshadows everything else."
Critical Note: This parabolic rise in gold prices is generally the harbinger of a systemic reset. Investors are now finding the answer to "how do I protect my wealth" rather than "how much will I earn" in this yellow metal.
Vision for Tomorrow: Where is the New Threshold?
Market makers acknowledge that technical analyses and traditional resistance points have lost their validity. If global tensions and the de-dollarization process continue at this pace, the levels we call "new highs" today might remain merely a footnote to the massive leap of the future.

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#GateTradFiExperience
The Renaissance of Finance: From the Trust of the Traditional to the Freedom of the Future!
We've all experienced the same dilemma: on one hand, Traditional Finance (TradFi), which we trust with years of habit but succumb to its cumbersome nature; on the other hand, the Crypto World, exciting but sometimes frightening with its dizzying speed. But what if we didn't have to choose? What if we could combine the best features of both worlds in one place? That's exactly where #GateTradFiExperience comes in. Why is this experience so unique?
1. A "Bank-Safe" Crypto Experience
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In the past, crypto transactions meant "complex codes." Now, trading on the Gate io interface is as familiar as buying a stock or opening a futures account. Complexity has given way to strategy.
3. The Meeting of Liquidity and Depth
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Result: Gate is Now Open to Everyone!
The world is changing. The rigid rules of the past are merging with the flexibility of the new. Gate io takes the core values of traditional finance (ethics, trust, transparency) and combines them with the unlimited freedom of blockchain to offer us a hybrid future. I take great pleasure in being a part of this transformation, in crossing that bridge safely. Because I know that with the right tools, a financial future is not a daunting unknown, but an exciting adventure.
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