Crypto Lags While Traditional Assets Recover — But the Gap May Not Last

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As markets head toward 2026, crypto remains the clear laggard. According to Santiment, Bitcoin has fallen roughly 20% since November, while gold is up about 9% and the S&P 500 has managed modest gains. This divergence has reinforced the view that crypto is still stuck in a bleeding phase even as other risk assets stabilize.

However, Santiment argues this disconnect may be setting up an opportunity. Historically, when Bitcoin underperforms major asset classes for extended periods, it often plays catch-up once correlations shift. Heading into 2026, analysts see room for crypto to regain relative strength — but only if key market participants return.

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funny how “support” just ends up being where everyone bought