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Bitcoin and Ethereum Decouple From Gold as ETF Inflows Hold Support

Published August 31, 20264 min read
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Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading on their own terms now. While gold dropped 3.24% Monday to $408.89 and silver fell 4.38% to $60.02, BTC edged up 0.39% to $78,000 and ETH gained 0.70% to $2,434.91. This decoupling matters. It suggests crypto is no longer just another risk asset that moves in lockstep with traditional safe havens. The money flowing into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs creates a new dynamic. Institutional demand can support prices even when macro headwinds hit other stores of value.

Key Takeaways Bitcoin held above $77,500 support despite gold's 3.24% decline Monday. Ethereum gained 0.70% to $2,434.91, tracking BTC rather than precious metals. ETF data shows sustained institutional i…

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