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Why Gold’s Quiet Breakout Could Spark Bitcoin’s Next Move
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10x Research
August 29, 2025
Why this report matters
The crypto markets are shifting rapidly, with traders abandoning old favorites and pursuing new themes. Ethereum is losing ground in both activity and technical strength, even as ETF inflows begin to slow. Meanwhile, CRO and Solana have surged to the forefront of Korean trading, indicating where speculative energy is likely to move next.
Options markets are flashing extreme signals, with Ethereum volatility priced at one of the widest spreads to Bitcoin in years. At the same time, gold is creeping toward a breakout as U.S. debt issuance explodes—an underappreciated macro theme Bitcoin could soon mirror. The question now is whether these converging pressures set the stage for a quiet consolidation—or the beginning of Q4’s most powerful rally.
Bitcoin (LHS) vs. Gold (RHS)
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