# Bitcoin, Gold, and Stocks Correlation Disrupted AI investments and geopolitical tensions reshape markets. - **Source:** [CryptoPotato](https://brifing.si/source/bd22636b-ec8d-42a8-8cca-1937c50e0f6c) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/156a51e1-8f20-4554-aa0e-18d34d6143b2 ## A New Era in Markets Kevin Warsh's arrival at the Federal Reserve, geopolitical tensions, and AI investments have disrupted the traditional relationship between Bitcoin, gold, and stocks. Investors are no longer focused on a single macro theme; markets are shaped by shifting catalysts. ## Fed Policy and Its Impact Donald Trump's proposal of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve changed market expectations. Investors anticipating three rate cuts this year began preparing for a tighter monetary policy. This negatively affected assets like Bitcoin and gold. ## Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Attacks by the US and Israel on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged while stocks fell. Gold also lost value as investors expected Middle Eastern central banks to invest in infrastructure rather than bullion. ## Bitcoin's Decline Bitcoin, which usually shows resilience during geopolitical crises, fell below $60,000 this time. The shift towards AI investments and selling pressure from spot Bitcoin ETFs contributed to BTC's decline. ## The Rise of AI Investments Nvidia's $2 billion investment in Marvell Technology and Anthropic's annual revenue surpassing $30 billion made AI the primary focus for investors. This boosted tech stocks while drawing capital away from other assets. ## What Lies Ahead? According to BIT's report, the current divergence won't last long. If the Fed softens its policy at the September FOMC meeting and AI investments rebound, gold, Bitcoin, and tech stocks could rise again. ## Sources covering this story - https://cryptopotato.com/report-ai-warsh-and-geopolitics-break-bitcoin-correlation-with-stocks-and-gold/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._