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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Uptober Expectations Dashed as Bitcoin Tumbles on Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oct 02, 2024 at 11:01 pm
Bitcoin defied expectations of a September slump, ending the month with a solid 8% gain and setting the stage for what many anticipated would be a strong “Uptober.”
Bitcoin concluded September with a gain of 8%, setting the stage for what many anticipated would be a strong “Uptober.” Historically, October has favored Bitcoin’s price, which fueled optimism for a continued rally.
However, escalating tensions in the Middle East, sparked by an Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel, quickly shifted market sentiment. Bitcoin fell to a two-week low as investors sought refuge in gold, undermining the narrative that BTC is a safe-haven asset during geopolitical crises.
Uptober Expectations Dashed
Many Bitcoiners expected October to continue September’s momentum, but stirring Middle East tensions have postponed “Uptober.” On October 1, Bitcoin dropped to an intraday low of $60,300, while gold surged to $2,673 per ounce as markets reacted to the missile attack.
This divergence was highlighted by Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund founder Jeroen Blokland, who charted the contrasting price movements of Bitcoin and gold following the outbreak of hostilities. His analysis suggested that investors shifted from BTC to gold in response to the crisis.
While Bitcoin is often touted as an uncorrelated asset, the Coin Bureau X account questioned whether this narrative holds up in light of the recent sell-off triggered by the latest flaring of Iran-Israel tensions.
Bitcoin Believers Unfazed
Despite the market behavior on Monday suggesting that Bitcoin is not a reliable geopolitical hedge, Bitcoiners were quick to defend it. JAN3 founder Samson Mow criticized the decision to sell BTC for “paper gold,” arguing that Bitcoin’s portability makes it a better bet in the event of war.
Influencer “moneyordebt ∞/21M” reinforced this sentiment, stating, “Gold is a short-term risk hedge; Bitcoin is the long-term risk hedge.” This claim was supported by a BTC-gold ratio chart, which showed that over time, less BTC is needed to buy an ounce of gold.
Economist Alex Krüger also tempered Uptober expectations, noting that 2024 is a US election year, a period of historically high volatility. He pointed out that this uncertainty has often led to turbulent Octobers for the S&P 500, which could spill over into Bitcoin.
However, despite the correlation some draw between Bitcoin and stocks, BTC surged 27.7% in October 2020, the last US election year, showing that political uncertainty does not always dampen BTC’s price performance.
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