<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><div><div><p>When US President Donald Trump announced his intent to finalise the &#34;complete and total purchase of Greenland,&#34; the global financial hierarchy underwent a sudden and dramatic shift.</p><p>As of 21 January 2026, a clear divide has emerged in the markets.</p><p>While ancient metals are scaling vertical peaks, the &#34;digital gold&#34; narrative is facing a harsh reality check.</p><p>The current geopolitical climate has forced a separation between traditional safe havens and their modern counterparts.</p><h2>Why Are Gold And Silver Hitting Record Highs?</h2><p>The rush for physical safety has pushed precious metals into uncharted territory.</p><p>International gold prices (XAU/USD) climbed to over $4,800 per ounce, having breached the $4,700 milestone for the first time only a day prior.</p><div><div><blockquote><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: Gold extends gains to a record $4,850/oz, now up +$260 in 48 hours.</p><p>We are all witnessing history right now. pic.twitter.com/wMkRFkEqrU</p></div>— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 21, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>Silver has been even more aggressive; the metal recently touched $94.87, marking its fifth record high in 2026 alone.</p><div><div><blockquote><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><p>#Silver</p><p>Silver has maintained a strong upward trend. It has currently reached a new high of $94.1. 📈📈</p><p>Looking ahead, silver prices are expected to continue rising due to industrial and AI sector demand.</p><p>Strong buying liquidity will continue to push silver prices above $100. pic.twitter.com/kVsW8crgRn</p></div>— Shirley (@YShirley_XAUUSD) January 19, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>The catalyst is a sudden escalation in trade hostility following President Trump’s plan to impose a 10% tariff on eight European nations, including the UK, France, and Germany, set to begin on 1 February 2026.</p><p>These levies could jump to 25% by June if a deal for Greenland is not reached.</p><div><div><blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en">BREAKING: Trump announces he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1st, which will then increase to 25% starting June 1st until deal is reached for the “complete and total purchase of Greenland”. pic.twitter.com/eFriBltPX1</p>— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 17, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>Sim Subin, a researcher at Kiwoom Securities, noted that the current rally is driven by a desperate search for assets with &#34;no issuer risk&#34; as fiscal deficits and geopolitical threats mount.</p><h2>Is Bitcoin Losing Its Safe Haven Status?</h2><p>While gold and silver continue to climb, Bitcoin has struggled to hold its ground, dipping to $87,829 earlier in the morning and now recovering slightly to $89,224.</p><div><div><blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en">JUST IN: Bitcoin falls under $88,000 pic.twitter.com/M6yCuDK12m</p>— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 20, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>This follows a brief peak of $96,000 earlier this year.</p><p>The drop mirrors a broader retreat in risk-on assets, with Dow Jones futures falling 378 points and the Nasdaq 100 dropping 1.1% in response to the tariff news.</p><p>Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas suggests this is merely a cyclical correction.</p><p>Addressing the divergence on X, he wrote:</p><blockquote>&#34;Bitcoin was up 122% in 2024, $GLD and $SLV were up 20%. It got ahead of itself, needed breather, other assets just playing catch up.&#34;</blockquote><div><div><blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don't worry I got you. Bitcoin was up 122% in 2024, $GLD and $SLV were up 20%. It got ahead of itself, needed breather, other assets just playing catch up. Feel better?</p>— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) January 20, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>Despite the optimistic &#34;breather&#34; outlook, Bitcoin’s recent behaviour has aligned more closely with high-beta equities than with gold.</p><p>During market uptrends over the past year, it often lagged behind the Nasdaq, yet it fully participated in the subsequent downturns.</p><h2>Will The Great Decoupling Continue?</h2><p>For years, Bitcoin, gold, and silver moved in tandem as alternatives to the US dollar.</p><p>However, a decoupling is now undeniable.</p><p>Last year, gold rose 64% and silver surged 142%, while Bitcoin actually dipped 6%.</p><p>This gap persists because, as geopolitical risks heighten, institutional investors are returning to the centuries-old reliability of metals over the volatility of code.</p><p>However, some market experts see an opportunity in this split.</p><p>Analyst PlanB has proposed that a diversified allocation, specifically 80% gold and 20% Bitcoin, can maximise returns while keeping risk profiles manageable.</p><div><div><blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gold and bitcoin investors love to argue about who is smarter. But gold and bitcoin are in the same team and risk/return profile (calmar) is almost identical. Best investment is a combi of gold AND bitcoin. E.g. 80% gold + 20% bitcoin has LESS risk and 2x MORE return than gold. pic.twitter.com/Cs3PFPA25o</p>— PlanB (@100trillionUSD) January 20, 2026</blockquote></div></div><p>Others predict that once the initial surge in metals cools, investors may rotate their profits back into the &#34;digital gold&#34; of the crypto markets.</p><h2>How Is The Rest Of The World Reacting?</h2><p>The tension has sent tremors far beyond Washington and Brussels.</p><p>In Japan, bond markets are in a state of historic flux.</p><p>The yield on 40-year government bonds climbed past 4%, a level not seen since the security was introduced.</p><p>Shorter-term 10-year yields reached 2.3%, their highest since 1999.</p><p>As European leaders hold emergency meetings to counter the looming February tariffs, the focus remains on whether Bitcoin can eventually reclaim its status as a hedge.</p><p>For now, the &#34;Greenland premium&#34; belongs exclusively to gold and silver.</p><div><div><blockquote><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><p>They are openly threatening to conquer other countries now to strip them of their precious minerals and natural resources.</p><p>Greenland has about 1.5 million tons of rare earth element reserves, ranking it in the top 10 globally — and Trump and his oligarch donors want it. pic.twitter.com/xF60vIaDiY</p></div>— Melanie D'Arrigo (@DarrigoMelanie) January 3, 2026</blockquote></div></div></div></div></div>

<p>Gold and silver prices are soaring, with gold reaching a record $4,850 per ounce and silver hitting $94.87, driven by geopolitical tensions and a search for safe assets. In contrast, Bitcoin has struggled, dipping to $87,829, as investors favor traditional metals over cryptocurrencies. Analysts suggest a decoupling between these assets, with gold and silver outperforming Bitcoin, which saw a 6% decline last year. Some experts recommend a diversified investment strategy of 80% gold and 20% Bitcoin to balance risk and returns amid rising geopolitical risks.</p>

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Are Gold and Silver Becoming the Safer Bet While Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty?