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Crypto Markets Stagnate as Gold and Silver Rally to New Highs

January 12, 2026
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Crypto Markets Stagnate as Gold and Silver Rally to New Highs

Bitcoin, alongside the wider crypto market, traded sideways on Monday, Jan. 12, amid rising political turbulence in Washington and uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy. Meanwhile, traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver rallied sharply.

As of press time, Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $91,400, up about 0.5% today, still down about 2.5% on the week. Total crypto market capitalization stood at roughly $3.2 trillion, also up slightly on the day.

Crypto Markets Stagnate as Gold and Silver Rally to New Highs

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