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19 Jan 2026, 07:24

$10 Trillion in Gold Profits: Fuel for the Next Bitcoin Bull Run?

A Bitcoin analyst said gold’s surge last year may have created a new pool of profits that could partly move into Bitcoin, adding to debate over what might power the next crypto rally. PlanB, who posts on X as @100trillionUSD, wrote that gold added roughly $10 trillion in market capitalization last year. He said it would not surprise him if some of that profit is “rotated/diversified into bitcoin.” Profit Taking in Gold Puts Bitcoin Back in Focus Gold’s strong year left many investors with gold profit that can be rebalanced into other assets. In traditional markets, investors often trim positions after large runs and reallocate into assets with different risk profiles. Bitcoin, which trades around the clock and remains far smaller than gold by overall value, can react sharply when fresh demand arrives. Gold Investment Growth Over Time. Source: CoinCodex The price move that creates those gains can be substantial even without leverage. In the profit scenario shown in the gold calculator you provided, a $10,000 position paired with a buy price near $4,669 and a sell price near $7,003 produces about $5,000 in profit, or roughly 50%, with fees set to zero. That type of return can generate real cash to redeploy, especially for investors who view gold as a liquid hedge rather than a long term hold. Market structure has also changed for Bitcoin compared with earlier cycles. More institutions can now access Bitcoin through regulated products and large exchanges, which lowers operational friction for reallocations. That does not guarantee inflows, but it makes the “diversify into Bitcoin” idea easier to execute than it was when custody, compliance, and liquidity were bigger barriers. What Rotation Could Mean for a Bitcoin Bull Run Analysts who track cross asset flows often watch for shifts after outsized moves in major markets. A transfer of profits from gold into Bitcoin would not need to be large to show up in price because Bitcoin’s market is smaller and more volatile. As a result, even modest buying can move the spot market, especially during periods when supply tightens and sellers step back. Still, timing remains uncertain. Investors may keep profits in cash, move into bonds, or spread allocations across equities and other alternatives. Bitcoin also carries drawdown risk that gold typically does not, which can limit how much capital conservative holders are willing to rotate. PlanB framed his comment as a possibility rather than a forecast. However, the idea highlights how a major gold year can influence crypto narratives, with investors weighing whether part of those gains should shift into a higher risk asset that also trades as a scarcity play. Gold Near Record Levels as Analyst Sees Route Toward $4,700 Meanwhile, an analyst on X said gold could set a new all time high next week and potentially reach $4,700, as price action holds near recent highs. Gold Spot U.S. Dollar One Hour Chart. Source: TradingView Janey, who posts as @Janey_Analyst, shared a TradingView chart of XAUUSD and said the setup points to a push higher. The chart shows gold trading around $4,596 on OANDA data at the time of the screenshot. The one hour view shows gold moving sideways after a sharp rise, with price holding above a marked support zone while repeatedly stalling near a resistance band. Janey’s projected path sketches a dip and rebound that would retest resistance first, then aim higher toward $4,700, which traders often treat as a scenario level rather than a certainty.

19 Jan 2026, 06:30

Crypto Exchange BTCC Sees 809% Surge in Tokenized Gold as Prices Hit Record Highs

BTCC reported more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, marking a landmark year for precious metals on the blockchain. Gold-Backed Tokens Outperform Volatile Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency exchange, BTCC, announced a landmark year for precious metals on the blockchain, reporting more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025. The surge

19 Jan 2026, 06:25

Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years

Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.

19 Jan 2026, 04:30

Bitcoin down, gold futures up as Europe threatens ‘trade bazooka’

Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.

19 Jan 2026, 04:19

Alibaba’s new Qwen app earns strong user approval

Recently, Alibaba released the updated Qwen mobile app. Most users reported a pleasant experience. Wu Jia, the company’s vice-president for consumer AI, showcased the app’s features. She ordered 40 cups of milk tea via Qwen at the launch event. Alibaba’s Qwen large language models (LLMs) were used to develop the mobile app. The Chinese tech company is trying to create an easy-to-use interface via its AI agent features. After linking Qwen to apps like Taobao and Alipay, users can tell it to do tasks such as ordering drinks or paying bills, instead of swiping the screen repeatedly. In addition, the app includes Taobao Shangou for delivery, Fliggy for travel, and Amap for maps. All the integrated services are within the group’s wide consumer network. The Qwen app executes daily tasks smoothly Alibaba found 400 daily real-world tasks that the Qwen app can manage. Some of the tasks include reserving restaurant tables and monitoring price fluctuations. Qwen is no longer a chatbot. It’s an AI-powered virtual life assistant ready to serve hundreds of millions of users. Consumers praised the update. They called the Qwen app a key to Alibaba’s AI tools and services. It frees users from lengthy tasks like comparing prices across vendors. Yang Tao, who works in Nanjing’s new energy vehicle sector, said that ordering meals with Qwen was easy. He added that it would especially help senior citizens who struggle with using various apps. Zhuang Shuai, founder and chief analyst at Bailian Consulting, said Alibaba’s new Qwen app might change online shopping. He believes that e-commerce will no longer rely only on clicks or price. Instead, success will depend on having enough products and services for AI to analyze and recommend. Morgan Stanley recently predicts that Qwen is set to become a comprehensive AI super-app and life assistant. The bank predicts that consumer-facing (2C) applications and Agentic AI will take over the AI sector this year. Internet giants like ByteDance and Tencent are speeding up their 2C product releases. Google and Walmart teamed up to help users find and buy products from the US supermarket using Google’s AI assistant, Gemini . In contrast, Alibaba’s Qwen app provides many services beyond just online shopping. Alibaba’s goal to make its chatbot app a strong AI assistant that changes how people use smart devices seems successful, say users and experts. Qwen surpassed 100 million monthly active users within two months of its public beta launch in November. Alibaba’s stock (ticker: BABA) closed trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $165.40. It recovered from recent lows with mid-week gains of 1.7%, lifting the price to $169.90. Over the past year, Alibaba’s ADR has risen strongly by around 109%. The numbers indicate American investors’ interest in a foreign company, especially one in the AI and e-commerce sector. Don’t just read crypto news. Understand it. Subscribe to our newsletter. It's free .

19 Jan 2026, 04:16

Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs

Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure.