Gold, stocks, and cryptocurrencies all experienced a simultaneous decline at the beginning of February 2026 due to several factors:

1. Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve, known for hawkish policies or supporting tight monetary policy with high interest rates.
2. Strengthening of the dollar, as gold and cryptocurrencies are paired with the dollar, putting pressure on them.
3. Domino Effect of Liquidation #BuyTheDipOrWaitNow? Margin Call(
Many institutional investors and hedge funds use Portfolio Margin strategies. This means they use a single )collateral( to cover multiple positions )in gold, stocks, and cryptocurrencies simultaneously(. To cover losses or maintain their positions so they are not automatically liquidated by the exchange, they are forced to sell other assets that are still profitable or liquid, such as stocks and Bitcoin.
This creates a chain selling pressure: falling gold triggers stock sales and cryptocurrency sell-offs.
4. Mass Profit Taking )Profit Taking(
Gold prices briefly hit a record high around $5,500/oz, and Bitcoin briefly surpassed $80,000. Large investors or whales tend to sell to secure profits due to the very high gains.
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