The traditional explanation was seemingly straightforward. All else equal, non-yielding assets such as gold and bitcoin tend to benefit from lower interest rates. When rates are high, the opportunity cost of holding an asset that generates no income becomes a significant headwind. This thesis makes fundamental sense to most traders and analysts, and for much of 2026, Bitcoin's price action appeared to fit the narrative until something changed this summer.
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