📈 Crypto Cools, Gold Glows: Markets Search for Safe Ground
Crypto markets hit the brakes while gold holds steady — two very different reactions to the same signals. As inflation data comes in hotter than expected and the Fed’s next move grows less certain, Bitcoin and Ethereum are feeling the pressure.
Crypto Cools, Gold Glows:
Markets Search for Safe Ground
Crypto markets hit the brakes while gold holds steady — two very different reactions to the same signals. As inflation data comes in hotter than expected and the Fed’s next move grows less certain, Bitcoin and Ethereum are feeling the pressure. Meanwhile, gold is staying resilient, bolstered by safe-haven flows, central bank demand, and technical strength just shy of a breakout. Investors are navigating mixed signals, but one thing is clear — the flight to stability is back in play.
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Here's how some major markets/indexes performed in the last 5-days:
- Dow Jones: 45,032 (1.92%)
- Nasdaq 100: 23,715 (0.37%)
- TSX: 27,891 (0.58%)
- BTC: 117,216 (-1.71%)
- Ethereum: 4,399 (3.48%)
(USD)
As of 08/15/2025 at 12:00PM PST
Crypto Cools Off as Rate Doubts and Policy Clarity Hit Sentiment
What happened:
Bitcoin fell 3.2% and Ethereum slipped 2.5% as a wave of selling hit the crypto market this week. The drop followed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments clarifying the government won’t be purchasing more Bitcoin — walking back earlier speculation about a potential Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Add in hotter-than-expected inflation data, and risk sentiment turned south fast.
Catch up:
Bessent also threw cold water on the BITCOIN Act — a proposal that would have the U.S. accumulate 1 million BTC — saying it’s unlikely to move forward. Meanwhile, U.S. PPI data showed inflation rising faster than forecast, dialing back expectations for a September Fed rate cut.
Why it matters:
For crypto markets, momentum is everything. Policy clarity from Washington, rising inflation, and macro uncertainty are cooling enthusiasm just as investors were banking on looser monetary policy to fuel the next leg up.
Bottom line:
The bulls got ahead of themselves. Without Fed support or government buy-in, crypto’s next move may depend more on patience than hype.
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Gold Holds Its Ground as Traders Eye $3,500 Breakout
What happened:
Gold prices stabilized around $3,388 per ounce after a rollercoaster week triggered by a surprise U.S. inflation spike and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Despite a sharp drop following July’s hotter-than-expected PPI data, gold rebounded as markets recalibrated expectations for Fed easing — now pricing in just under a 25-basis-point cut for September.
Why it matters:
Even as inflation clouds the outlook for rate cuts, a weaker U.S. dollar and steady central bank buying are keeping gold buoyant. Traders are watching for a breakout above the $3,500 resistance level, which could open the door to further gains. Meanwhile, Trump’s assurance that gold imports will stay tariff-free has helped ease near-term supply worries.
Bottom line:
Gold’s support is proving sturdy. With macro pressure building and Fed policy still in flux, the precious metal is looking more like a floor than a ceiling.
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📢 This Week's Selected Company News:
Torex Gold to Acquire Prime Mining for $449M
Torex Gold has announced its acquisition of Prime Mining in an all-share deal valued at approximately $449 million, securing 100% ownership of the Los Reyes gold-silver project in Mexico. The move strengthens Torex’s asset base with a high-grade, multi-million-ounce resource and aligns with its strategy to build a diversified, Americas-focused precious metals portfolio.
The transaction gives Prime shareholders a 32% premium and 10.7% pro-forma ownership in Torex, while leveraging Torex’s proven development capabilities to advance Los Reyes into production.
Shopify Surpasses RBC as Canada’s Most Valuable Public Company
Shopify has reclaimed the top spot on the TSX, overtaking Royal Bank of Canada to become the country’s most valuable public company. A 6% surge in its share price pushed Shopify’s market cap to over $230 billion, fueled by strong Q2 results and investor optimism around AI-powered commerce tools.
The milestone marks a symbolic shift in Canada’s market landscape, highlighting the growing weight of tech relative to traditional banking giants.
Kingfisher Expands Copper-Gold Mineralization at HWY 37
Kingfisher Metals has extended copper-gold mineralization at its HWY 37 Project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, with drill hole HW-25-004 intersecting a 478-meter zone of intense potassic alteration containing chalcopyrite and bornite. The mineralization now reaches a vertical depth of 680 meters, 150 meters below prior drilling limits.
The update supports the company's exploration hypothesis of a vertically continuous gold-rich system, reinforcing the project’s potential as a significant porphyry Cu-Au discovery.
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