: Advances, Talks, Rally & Crypto Shifts

This week in , the conversation is buzzing around surging , lagging cryptocurrencies, groundbreaking efforts in Saudi Arabia, and key developments with the . Investors are watching gold and silver hit record highs while Bitcoin struggles. Meanwhile, real-world asset () tokenization and stablecoin regulations are gaining steam. Let’s dive into the top .

The Explosive Rise of : Gold at $5,000, Silver Over $100

Gold has smashed through $5,000 for the first time ever, and silver has climbed past $100. These round numbers are drawing huge attention. Behavioral finance shows people love these milestones, sparking more buying.

The rally in has built up over months. It’s a classic momentum trade that could keep going strong. Expect retail investors to jump in with FOMO as they chase the gains they’ve missed.

Prices are in new territory, making forecasts tough. But the uptrend looks solid. A risk-off market favors gold as a safe haven. The US dollar has dropped 15.6% from its 2022 peak – its worst ever. This debasement fuels the metals boom.

Don’t overlook the AI surge. Silver demand is skyrocketing for data centers, chips, and power grids. Copper, nickel, and tin are also rallying hard. Their demand story is fresh and unlikely to fade soon.

• Gold: $5,000 milestone amid dollar weakness.
• Silver: $100+ driven by AI and safe-haven flows.
• Industrial metals: AI infrastructure boom.

Why Is Bitcoin Lagging Behind ?

While metals soar, Bitcoin and other cryptos are falling behind. Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion in outflows over five days straight. Surveys show long-term institutional optimism, but many now fear a bear market is here.

Bitcoin’s chart looks weak. A bounce to $92,000 is possible short-term. But staying under $100,000 builds bearish momentum. A new all-time high this year? Still possible, but the next 30 days are make-or-break.

Past dollar drops, like in 2017, sparked crypto bulls. Today, macro worries – US shutdown risks, Fed rate pause – offer no quick catalysts. Crypto needs fresh drivers.

Debasement Trades: Crypto’s Divergence Explained

Since major monetary shifts, assets like Bitcoin, gold, oil, and stocks have moved together. They all react to fiat debasement, inflation, and monetary uncertainty. Old four-year crypto cycles are broken after massive money printing.

Debasement assets like metals are crushing it. Crypto lags despite adoption news. Why?

1. Flash crash fallout: October 10 volatility from a pricing glitch hurt market makers. Liquidity is thin, causing swings.
2. No big inflows yet: Need real usage like tokenization or stablecoins. Or banks pushing crypto allocations – that could take 1-2 years.
3. Quantum fears: Worries about quantum computing threats linger, with no clear fixes yet.

Until usage or allocations kick in, crypto may trail other debasement plays.

Saudi Arabia’s Revolution: A Game-Changer for 2026

Saudi Arabia is opening its markets big time. Dropping the QFI barrier eases global capital into its growth story. The Tadawul exchange aims to be a daily must-watch for the world.

It’s more than stocks. Saudi is rebuilding finance from the ground up for Vision 2030. In November 2025, regulator REGA launched a blockchain token standard for real estate – a global first.

This turns into real infrastructure: faster settlements, better audits, scalable for huge markets. Saudi is leading at a national level.

Ignore Saudi markets in 2026, and miss a massive capital shift.

and Stablecoins: White House Steps In

The White House is mediating between Coinbase and banks on the . This shows stablecoins’ rising role in US finance. They could help fight dollar decline amid devaluation fears.

Stablecoin growth has slowed due to regulation uncertainty. It hurts providers’ plans. New launches keep coming: Fidelity’s stablecoin and Bybit’s MyBank banking services.

Banks worry as stablecoins offer better yields than deposits. Paths forward: smooth integration or chaos. A Monday meeting could bring compromise – clarity beats none.

Healthy innovation needs both sides to bend. progress would unlock stablecoin potential.

Hits Mainstream: StartEngine’s $3B Push

Platforms like StartEngine are tokenizing $3 billion in with the ERC-1450 standard. This fits a crypto-friendly regulatory shift toward compliant on-chain ownership.

StartEngine also eyes ICOs under the proposed . It’s bridging traditional investments and blockchain.

Other news: Fintech summits gather leaders for policy talks. Crowdfunding events highlight regulated innovation.

What This Means for Investors

shine in uncertainty, but crypto’s lag won’t last forever. in places like Saudi turns RWAs real. clarity could supercharge stablecoins and integrations.

Watch for:

• Bitcoin’s 30-day test.
• Saudi market openings.
• Stablecoin regulation wins.
• RWA inflows.

The world is evolving fast. Debasement fears favor hard assets, but blockchain utility – via and stables – positions crypto for catch-up. Stay tuned for next week’s roundup.

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