After last week's monster surge higher, most asset classes took a breather and pulled back a bit this week. The exceptions were bitcoin, which suffered a stunning drop, gold stocks, which gave up almost all of last week's gains, and crude oil, which continued to power higher this week.
Bitcoin was the only falling asset this week, as the US Dollar surged against gold and other currencies, pulling most other assets up with it. Crude oil was especially strong.
Bitcoin gave back about a third of last week's gain, falling 5.5% to close at 2.53 g. Trading volume was slightly higher than last week, averaging about 78 kg per day.
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Markets were mainly higher this week, with gold stocks and silver the only exceptions.
Bitcoin more than made up for last week's losses, gaining 18.8% to close at 2.67 g. Trading volume was light this week, averaging only 73 kg per day.
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Markets were mixed this week, with currencies mostly stronger and stocks and commodities mostly lower. Cotton continued to lead the way higher, while the biggest decliner was once again Bitcoin.
Bitcoin dropped a further 10.5% to close at 2.25 g. Trading volume continues to grow, now averaging 108 kg per day. Expect more volatility – up and down – as volume increases.
Markets were mostly higher this week, led by the commodities. Cotton and crude oil advanced the most, while Bitcoin showed the greatest weakness.
Bitcoin dropped 12% to close at 2.5 g. Trading volume is beginning to grow again, averaging almost 100 kg per day. Expect more volatility as volume increases.
The markets were mixed this week, with most asset classes lower. The biggest exception was gold stocks, which continued their advance for a second week.
Bitcoin gave back some of last week's gain, dropping 1.6% to close just below 2.9 g. Trading volume continued very light throughout the week, but picked up over the weekend. Although prices have been fairly stable for the last few weeks, you should expect more volatility as volume increases.
After last week's powerful rally in almost everything but gold stocks, most asset classes pulled back a little this week. The exceptions were Bitcoin, which rose again for the the third week in a row, and gold stocks, which regained part of last week's massive loss.
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This week most markets made gains, with the exception of gold stocks. Coffee and Bitcoin were especially strong.
Bitcoin rose 7.2% to close at 2.76 g. Trading volume has been declining for the last several weeks. It is encouraging that the seizure of Mt. Gox US bank accounts by the DHS did not spark a selloff. Still, expect continued volatility!
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This week most markets continued to make gains, with all assets except silver and coffee advancing. Japanese stocks were especially strong.
Bitcoin rose 33.5% to close at 2.57 g. This more than recovers its drop last week. Expect continued volatility!
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This week the markets shifted back into forward gear, with all assets except Bitcoin and the 20 year Treasury Bond advancing. Coffee and copper were especially strong.
Bitcoin started the week in an uptrend; trading at over 3 g on Monday, it declined through the week to close at 1.93 g, down 31%. Since early April, the BTC has made a series of lower highs and higher lows; over the next few weeks the market should make up its mind about whether Bitcoin is overvalued or undervalued at these levels. Keep in mind that it could drop by 75% and still be in an exponential uptrend. Expect continued volatility!
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