Bitcoin and Gold Hit a Historic First in 2026. The Two “Safe Havens” Are Now the Worst Assets
· macro · Sentiment: neutral
Bitcoin and gold have both suffered sharp declines in 2026, making them the worst-performing major assets and challenging their reputations as safe havens. The reports offer no evidence that the separate Cashu UNIT launch explains or offsets the market move. For Bitcoin, the episode underscores that it can remain highly exposed to risk-off conditions rather than reliably protecting investors during them.