Why is Bitcoin falling while the S&P 500 is rising?

Bitcoin has fallen about 3% in 24 hours, while the S&P 500 has climbed over 16% this year. This divergence may be due to investors shifting to precious metals like gold and silver.

What is the relationship between Bitcoin and stock market performance?

Historically, Bitcoin has moved in tandem with stocks. However, this is the first time since 2014 that Bitcoin has significantly split from stock market movements.

Are gold and silver outperforming Bitcoin?

Yes, gold is up nearly 60% and silver is up almost 100% year-to-date, significantly outperforming Bitcoin's current year-to-date decline.

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Bitcoin Dips as Stocks Soar: A Crypto-Market Divergence

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000, down 3% in 24 hours.
This marks the first divergence between Bitcoin and stocks since 2014.
Gold and silver have seen significant gains, up 60% and 100% respectively.

Bitcoin Dips as Stocks Soar: A Crypto-Market Divergence

In a notable shift, Bitcoin has fallen back below $90,000, experiencing a dip of more than 3% in the past 24 hours. This downturn contrasts sharply with the performance of the S&P 500, which has surged over 16% year-to-date. The cryptocurrency is currently down approximately 5% for the year, a significant departure from its typical correlation with stock market movements.

This divergence is particularly striking, as it represents the first time in a decade, since 2014, that Bitcoin has not moved in tandem with the broader stock market. Bitcoin's value has also declined roughly 30% from its all-time high of over $126,000 reached in October. Analysts point to outflows from Bitcoin ETFs as investors increasingly allocate funds towards precious metals.