#BTCvsMarkets

*Bitcoin (BTC) often moves independently of traditional markets, earning its reputation as "digital gold." While stocks and bonds react to interest rates and economic data, BTC is driven by adoption, regulation, and speculative sentiment. However, during extreme market stress, correlations can temporarily spike as investors flee risky assets. Unlike fiat backed markets, Bitcoin’s fixed supply (21M coins) makes it immune to inflation but highly volatile. Institutional interest (ETFs, hedge funds) now blurs the lines between crypto and legacy finance. Long-term, BTC remains a hedge; short term, it’s a high stakes bet. In the tug of war between decentralization and Wall Street, volatility reigns.*