ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Copper's research director Fadi Aboualfa stated that Trump's plan to audit the Fort Knox gold reserves may trigger a comprehensive review of gold holdings or prompt investors to turn to Bitcoin. If gold ETFs cannot verify their full backing, they may trade at a discount, leading to a loss of global liquidity.Aboualfa pointed out that as U.S. banks transfer gold from London to New York, delivery delays are worsening, and there may be a price dislocation between the spot market and unallocated gold ETFs. Given that the paper gold market is 133 times the size of the physical supply, this situation could lead to global liquidity disturbances and impact the Bitcoin market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, Trump's newly appointed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stated, "I believe Bitcoin should be traded freely around the world like gold."

ChainCatcher news, according to 4E monitoring, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting minutes suggest that they will hold steady until there is more progress on inflation. On Wednesday, U.S. stocks opened lower but rose throughout the day, with all three major indices closing higher. The S&P 500 index rose 0.24%, hitting a new high for two consecutive days, the Dow Jones increased by 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.07%. Large tech stocks had mixed performances, with Tesla up 1.82% and Nvidia down 0.12%.The cryptocurrency market saw a slight rebound against the backdrop of rising U.S. stocks. After a flash crash to a two-week low on Tuesday, Bitcoin was in a fluctuating upward trend throughout Wednesday, briefly climbing to a high of $97,000 before pulling back slightly, currently reported at $96,810, up nearly 1.5% in 24 hours.Ethereum and altcoins generally warmed up, with Ethereum currently at $2,730, up nearly 2.02% in 24 hours. On-chain activity has cooled, meme popularity has significantly decreased, and SOL continues to perform weakly. The overall market is still oscillating within a range, with no clear direction yet. In the forex commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index rose by 0.11%; spot gold retraced after hitting a historical high of $2,947 during the day, with the daily increase narrowing to 0.15%; multiple messages have increased the outlook for tight oil supply, leading to a continued rebound in oil prices, with Brent crude rising for three consecutive days to a one-week high.The Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes indicate that officials believe inflation needs to continue declining before any further rate cuts can be considered, but policies such as Trump's tariffs pose upward risks to inflation. Overall, the minutes further reinforced market expectations of a "pause in rate cuts," with the Federal Reserve firmly in a "wait-and-see" mode. eeee.com, as a financial trading platform supporting cryptocurrencies, stock indices, commodity gold, forex, and other assets, recently launched a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized yield of 8%, providing investors with a potential hedging option. 4E reminds you to be aware of market volatility risks and to allocate assets wisely.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Kyrgyzstan rejects central bank digital currency (CBDC) and turns to support gold-backed stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Wrightson ICAP stated that under the debt ceiling constraints, revaluing the U.S. gold reserves may seem tempting, but it will have profound effects on the financial system, increase liquidity, and extend the Fed's balance sheet reduction timeline. The core idea is that the government should revalue its gold reserves from $42.22 per ounce (the legacy price of the Bretton Woods system) to market prices.Wrightson ICAP economist Lou Crandall indicated that the likelihood of reassessing the Treasury's gold holdings is low, the benefits would be minimal, and the public relations response could be quite chaotic.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the spot gold price has reached a new historical high after a week, currently reported at 2946 USD/ounce.ANZ research report points out that as the market focus returns to the uncertain economic backdrop, gold prices are rising. The risk of a full-blown trade war is very high, which has stimulated investor demand for safe-haven assets such as gold.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, the three major U.S. stock indexes briefly turned negative during the session but saw strong buying in the closing hours, ultimately achieving slight gains. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.24%, having reached a new high during the day, the Dow Jones increased by 0.02%, and the Nasdaq rose by 0.07%. Large tech stocks showed mixed performance, with Tesla down by 0.49% and Nvidia up by 0.4%. Most chip stocks and AI concept stocks rose.The cryptocurrency market experienced a downward fluctuation, with Bitcoin briefly dipping to $93,000, its lowest in nearly two weeks, driven by the U.S. stock market, before rebounding and currently fluctuating above $95,000. ETH saw a significant increase in market attention due to the market sentiment hitting bottom and the fading of meme popularity, currently oscillating around $2,700. The LIBRA exit event has intensified the market's gloomy sentiment, compounded by Bitcoin's sudden flash crash, leading to further blows to altcoins, which are continuously hitting new lows.In the forex commodities sector, Trump has once again unleashed a tariff strategy, pushing the dollar index up by 0.3%; oil prices rose on Tuesday due to an attack on a Russian oil pipeline, raising concerns about short-term supply disruptions. Tariff worries and tense negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict have triggered safe-haven buying, with spot gold rising by 1.2%.On Tuesday, Trump reiterated plans to impose high tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, but his erratic tariff policies are gradually making the market immune. In contrast, the market is more focused on the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine situation, hoping for an early resolution to the conflict. Additionally, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes from the January meeting on Wednesday, with the market hoping to gain insights into the Fed's views on the impact of global trade conditions.eeee.com, as a financial trading platform supporting assets such as cryptocurrencies, stock indices, bulk gold, and forex, recently launched a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized return of 8%, providing investors with a potential safe-haven option. 4E reminds you to be aware of market volatility risks and to allocate assets wisely.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas's analysis on X, the asset holding ratio of 13F filing institutions in most Bitcoin ETFs has reached 25-30%, and it is expected to eventually reach a level similar to that of gold ETFs (GLD) at 40%, indicating that there is still 10-15% growth potential.

ChainCatcher news, the intraday increase of spot gold has expanded to 1.00%, currently reported at 2928.33 USD/ounce.

ChainCatcher message, economist Peter Schiff posted on the X platform that anyone who thinks there are many similarities between Bitcoin and gold knows nothing about gold.

ChainCatcher news, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hui Ching-yu, stated at the Consensus conference that Hong Kong is considering promoting gold tokenization, combining physical gold with blockchain technology to provide investors with greater flexibility and enhanced security, hoping to innovate the financial market through tokenization; Hong Kong is also promoting digital finance to participate in the real economy, such as supporting cross-border payments; another trend is the integration of artificial intelligence with blockchain and Web3 technologies to strengthen digital infrastructure development.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, influenced by safe-haven demand, gold futures prices have risen. Tradu senior financial commentator Nikos Zabourlas believes that gold has solidified its position as the primary safe-haven asset and has become an attractive tool for hedging against inflation.Since the beginning of this year, gold prices have risen nearly 10%, thanks to President Trump's disruptive operational style, aggressive rhetoric, and potential tariff measures, which could impact global trade and supply chains.In the uncertain "Trump 2.0" era, gold naturally benefits from risk aversion and central bank purchases. However, if inflation rebounds, the Federal Reserve will adopt more cautious monetary policy easing measures, which could strengthen the dollar and suppress gold demand.

ChainCatcher news, former Goldman Sachs analyst and co-founder of the blockchain education center The Coin Bureau, Nic Puckrin, stated in an article for Fortune magazine that Musk's hope for the U.S. Treasury to adopt blockchain could pose national security risks.He pointed out that while the infinite financial opportunities provided by blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency sector not only help to increase personal wealth but also enhance the efficiency and transparency of nation-states, the U.S. Treasury's involvement in blockchain could expose many sensitive financial information (such as defense spending or foreign exchange operations) to hacking risks. Even though these security issues could be addressed by using encrypted data and privacy-protecting blockchains, it seems that there is currently no blockchain capable of handling over $50 trillion in U.S. Treasury assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Senator Rand Paul called yesterday for an audit of the Fort Knox gold reserves led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to verify whether it actually holds 147.3 million ounces (4,600 tons) of gold from the U.S. Treasury, sparking a debate about the transparency of Bitcoin compared to traditional assets and financial trust.The Fort Knox gold has not been audited for 50 years since 1974, primarily because the U.S. government has refused external audits on the grounds of national security, while its gold reserves are seen as a symbol of national credit, and public audits could trigger market volatility and a crisis of trust. Bitcoin supporters, including Senator Cynthia Lummis, stated: "Bitcoin solves this problem. Bitcoin reserves can be audited at any time through basic computers, year-round." Unlike physical gold, which requires external audits, Bitcoin allows anyone to verify ownership, supply, and transactions through the blockchain.Riot's research director Pierre Rochard said: "Gold requires trust in the auditor, while Bitcoin allows anyone to be an auditor." Bitcoin cannot be forged, whereas gold can. Although the U.S. has the largest gold reserves in the world, incidents of fake gold bars have occurred in recent years. In 2019, the CEO of Swiss refinery Valcambi admitted that counterfeiting technology has become increasingly sophisticated, suggesting that thousands of fake gold bars may go undetected. In contrast, Bitcoin cannot be forged, with a fixed total supply of 21 million coins, and its smallest unit, "satoshi," can be tracked on-chain. Bitcoin advocate Max Kaiser wrote in 2018: "Bitcoin is the most perfect hard currency humanity has ever known. Holding Bitcoin is a declaration of liberation from tyranny and government intervention, achieving individual sovereignty."