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Bitcoin traded lower on Tuesday even as traditional risk assets rallied, underscoring a growing divergence between crypto and broader markets. <\/p>\n
The world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency (BTC) slipped 0.6% to $87,700, lagging gains in equities and a renewed surge in gold.<\/p>\n
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Wall Street regained momentum as upbeat corporate earnings lifted risk appetite, pushing the S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs and driving the Nasdaq 100 closer to its prior October record. The S&P 500 briefly touched 6,990 shortly after midday trading in New York, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1% to 26,000, marking its fifth straight session of gains.<\/p>\n
Gold, often viewed as a defensive alternative to both equities and crypto, outperformed both. The metal rose 1.4% to $5,080 an ounce, extending a seven-session winning streak, while silver surged 3.3% to $107.<\/p>\n
Equity gains were led by technology and utilities, offsetting sharp losses in health care after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a roughly 0.1% increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027\u2014well below expectations. Health insurers sold off broadly, with UnitedHealth Group Inc. plunging nearly 20%, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.8%.<\/p>\n
The Nasdaq 100 is now within reach of its 26,182 record set in late October, while the S&P 500\u2019s rally reflects continued investor confidence in corporate earnings. General Motors jumped more than 8% after beating forecasts and issuing upbeat 2026 guidance, while HCA Healthcare surged 11%. Corning led the Russell 1000 with a 16% gain after announcing a fiber supply deal with Meta Platforms.<\/p>\n
In commodities, WTI crude rose 1.9% to $62 a barrel, while natural gas fell 6% following last week\u2019s weather-driven spike.<\/p>\n
The contrasting performance highlights Bitcoin\u2019s recent decoupling from traditional risk assets, even as equities push to record highs and gold extends its rally.<\/p>\n
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading just above $2,900; it\u2019s down 1.85 for the day. <\/p>\n
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