James Campion @campervans: "Kenny Lee, GS | "BTC's..."

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Kenny Lee, GS | "BTC's Geopolitical Rally: A Short-Term Trade, Not a Safe Haven" Goldman Sachs finds that Bitcoin rallies during geopolitical shocks are typically short-lived tactical trades, not a sustained flight to safety. Historical analysis suggests the asset's performance ultimately converges with high-beta tech. THE HISTORICAL FADE PATTERN GS analysis of seven major geopolitical events shows a clear pattern in BTC performance. • 1-Month Horizon: BTC exhibits a positive "knee-jerk" reaction, generating positive returns in 5 of the 7 past instances. • 3-Month Horizon: These initial gains typically reverse. BTC sustained appreciation in only 2 of the 7 observations. TECH PROXY, NOT DIGITAL GOLD Over a 3-month period post-shock, BTC's return profile shows its strongest correlation with the Software Sector ETF (IGV), behaving more like a risk asset than a sanctuary. While the current US-Iran conflict has catalyzed a >10% rally in BTC to $ 74.9k, supported by $ 833m in weekly spot ETF inflows, the historical pattern implies this strength may not persist. Gold on the other hand, is likely to perform strongly after deleveraging and selling off to generate liquidity at the beginning of the Iranian conflict. Source: Goldman Sachs | Finvaulta $BTC $IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust) $ETH $NSDQ100 $TQQQ (ProShares UltraPro QQQ)

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