Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has risen above 50%. Its correlation with the Nasdaq has dropped from over 60% to around 33%. Grayscale’s Zach Pandl says the shift reinforces Bitcoin’s role a
Bitcoin is showing a notable shift in its relationship with traditional assets. According to Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl, Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with the Nasdaq has fallen from more than 60% to roughly 33%, while its correlation with gold has climbed from near zero at the start of the year to above 50%.
The changing correlations suggest Bitcoin is becoming less tied to technology stocks and increasingly behaving like a monetary asset.
Pandl said the shift reflects a renewed focus on Bitcoin’s scarcity, monetary independence, and role as a store of value.
As investors become more concerned about fiscal deficits, inflation risks, and currency debasement, scarce assets such as gold and Bitcoin may attract greater attention. A stronger correlation with gold could indicate that investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a hedge rather than simply a high-growth risk asset.
The trend marks a notable change in Bitcoin’s market behavior.
UPDATE: Bitcoin's correlation with Nasdaq has dropped from over 60% to roughly 33% while its correlation with gold has climbed above 50%.This signals a shift toward its role as a scarce store of value, per Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl. pic.twitter.com/8DnrUMvAwL
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The latest Bitcoin gold correlation data suggests macroeconomic themes are playing a larger role in driving investor sentiment.
If Bitcoin continues decoupling from the Nasdaq while moving more closely with gold, it could reinforce its long-term position as a digital store of value. Investors will be watching whether this trend continues as institutional adoption and macroeconomic uncertainty evolve.
