Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, slipping from a two-week high hit in the previous session, as the dollar reclaimed some ground, but uncertainty over the trajectory of inflation supported safe-haven bullion's outlook. While gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, higher short-term U.S. interest rates raise the opportunity cost of holding bullion, which yields nothing.
Although Terra's collapse has raised existential questions about the future of DeFi, some traders appear to be preparing for a return to altcoins; BTC remains rangebound below $30,000 in Tuesday trading.
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Tuesday. Bearish sentiment remains at extreme levels among crypto traders, and analysts expect a period of lower returns.