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Bitcoin Tracks Nasdaq at 0.87 — No Longer a Reliable Hedge

I note Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq is now 0.87, which means it’s moving closely with tech equities rather than acting as an independent hedge.

I’m treating it more like a high-beta tech asset for portfolio construction and I’m monitoring whether this correlation persists through different market regimes.

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Analysis

A 0.87 correlation indicates Bitcoin and Nasdaq returns have been highly aligned, likely driven by macro liquidity, risk-on flows, and institutional adoption patterns. This reduces diversification ben...

Recommendation

I’m advising to watch BTC as a tech-like risk asset: avoid treating it as a hedge, consider position-sizing accordingly, and monitor correlation changes before using it for diversification.

Disclaimer

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