Analysis: The widening divergence between BTC and gold may signal the start of a strong market trend.

Data shows that the 52-week correlation between Bitcoin and gold has dropped to zero for the first time since mid-2022, and may turn negative by the end of January. Historically, in similar scenarios, Bitcoin typically rises by an average of 56% within about two months, corresponding to a price range of approximately $144,000 to $150,000. From a cyclical perspective, analysts believe that Bitcoin's price movement is replicating the 2020-2021 bull market path, having transitioned from a long-term consolidation phase to the early stages of a "quasi-parabolic" upward trend. If this historical fractal pattern continues, BTC's target price for this round may point to around $150,000. The divergence between Bitcoin and gold often foreshadows a strong upward trend for BTC. The current macroeconomic environment is also considered bullish, including a global liquidity rebound (M2 growth) and the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening (QT) nearing its end. Matt Hougan, head of research at Bitwise, stated that a new round of global monetary easing has begun and may continue to drive Bitcoin prices upward in 2026. (Cointelegraph)