When we examine the true representation of the cryptocurrency asset market, the perspective needs to be broadened: this is not just a story about Bitcoin itself, nor simply a comparison with gold, but a deep transformation of the entire macroeconomic momentum.



A review of the historical timeline reveals the clues. In 2016, after gold reached a cyclical high, it entered a consolidation phase. Subsequently, in 2017, Bitcoin experienced a massive surge — this was not an isolated event, but a true reflection of macro liquidity and investor risk appetite adjustments.

From an asset allocation perspective, the cyclical performance of gold and Bitcoin often resonates with changes in the global economic landscape. When traditional financial instruments lose their appeal and markets seek alternative value carriers, these assets become important choices for investors to hedge risks and pursue returns. Understanding this macro background is essential to truly grasp what is happening in the market.
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DancingCandlesvip
· 01-05 21:00
To be honest, it's more interesting to look at gold and Bitcoin together; focusing only on BTC can easily be influenced by short-term fluctuations. Macro factors are indeed key here. Once risk appetite shifts, the flow of funds completely changes. That 2017 wave was truly remarkable. Looking back, it was a perfect process of capital switching. So if you're still debating whether BTC is a safe-haven asset, that's a bit of a pattern. But on the other hand, it seems not many people truly understand this logic.
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RugPullProphetvip
· 01-05 02:00
Macroeconomic narratives sound good, but ultimately it still depends on the flow of funds. --- That 2017 wave was truly a tear of the era. Do you still want to replicate it? Difficult. --- Gold and BTC resonance? They pulled it off. Sometimes, everyone just does their own thing. --- So are you saying it's time to allocate to cryptocurrencies? Or continue to wait and see? --- Understanding the logic behind the market is one thing, but when bottom-fishing, luck still plays a role. --- This tone is exactly the same as what I heard in 2021... --- Wait, so does that mean there’s still a chance for alternative value carriers?
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wrekt_but_learningvip
· 01-05 00:55
The 2017 market rally was indeed extraordinary; the macro fundamentals behind it are the real deal. The resonance between gold and Bitcoin is not wrong to mention, but can they still move together like that now? From a macro perspective, yes, but retail investors are most concerned about when the price will rise haha. The logic is clear, but it just feels like there are too many players now, so it's not as pure anymore. Asset allocation sounds very sophisticated, but few can actually stick to it. Hedging risks sounds good, but in practice... have you tried it? Looking back at the history of 2016-2017, it was still quite intense.
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WalletDivorcervip
· 01-05 00:49
The consolidation period of gold is the breakout point for BTC. I love this logic.
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tx_pending_forevervip
· 01-05 00:47
That's right, the macro perspective is indeed very important, but I still felt a bit confused about the 2017 wave. The linkage between gold and Bitcoin, I feel like I only gradually understood it in the past two years. Sounds good, but in practice, it still depends on how you position your risk appetite. Resonance theory sounds nice, but to really catch the bottom, you still have to gamble on psychology. This article is a bit too rational; isn't the market always driven by emotions?
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GateUser-afe07a92vip
· 01-05 00:43
This theory sounds quite systematic, but honestly—when the macro trend shifts, money just flows here. There's nothing new.
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AmateurDAOWatchervip
· 01-05 00:26
Gold peaked in 2016 and then no one paid attention anymore. Turning around, Bitcoin surged. I believe in this logic. To put it simply, money always needs a place to go. When traditional finance gets boring, people switch to something new. This is how asset allocation works.
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