Analysis: Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Stock Markets Amid Global Turmoil, ETF and Strategy Increase Accumulation

Crypto News: Bitcoin and Ethereum have recently outperformed gold and global stock markets, highlighting the demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions. Wall Street broker Bernstein pointed out that Bitcoin’s resilience reflects a fundamental change in its ownership structure, with institutional investors leading the market. Regarding institutional holdings, Strategy is called “the last central bank of Bitcoin,” continuously buying Bitcoin during market downturns. Recently, it increased its holdings by approximately 22,337 BTC at an average price of about $70,194 per coin, bringing total holdings to 761,068 BTC with an average cost of around $75,696. Analysis indicates that Bitcoin’s recent performance under geopolitical pressure has reignited discussions of it as “digital gold.” Strategy stock (MSTR) is currently trading at a 14% discount to Bitcoin’s net asset value, offering stock market investors a high-beta way to participate in Bitcoin’s rise. Through the high-yield financing provided by STRC products, Strategy further gains liquidity to support market purchases. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted about $2.1 billion in inflows over the past three weeks, accounting for approximately 6.1% of the total supply, with institutional investors including wealth management firms, pension funds, and sovereign investors. Retail investors have recently been net sellers, but long-term holders still account for about 60%, with Bitcoin remaining largely unmoved within a year, demonstrating its ongoing role as a store of long-term value.