Why a selloff in gold and silver is dragging bitcoin down

Bitcoin has long been lumped in with precious metals as a hedge against a weakening dollar. That trade is unwinding on a hawkish Fed, and bitcoin is falling alongside the metals it was supposed to rival.

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LAIZ Opinion: This is a markets story first. For commerce operators — including sellers on LAIZ Shop — the question is whether macroeconomics and markets changes pricing, FX, or consumer confidence this week. Headline momentum (5 hr ago) suggests desks are still pricing it in.

Outlook — Consumer-facing brands may delay campaigns if macro uncertainty spikes; marketplace operators should watch demand signals. If inflation or jobs data is involved, expect revised forecasts from analysts within 48 hours. Globally: stories that hit three or more desks simultaneously tend to persist through the week.

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