At the beginning of 2026, the global financial markets are shrouded in uncertainty, with risk aversion sentiment clearly intensifying. Against the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts, trade tensions, and unclear monetary policy prospects, gold and silver briefly reclaimed their positions as the two largest assets by market value worldwide, once again becoming safe havens for capital.
According to the latest data from CompaniesMarketCap, gold currently has a market value of approximately $31.1 trillion, maintaining its position as the top asset by market capitalization globally. Silver has been competing with NVIDIA for second place over the past month, temporarily surpassing NVIDIA at one point. However, as the demand for AI computing power continues to surge, NVIDIA’s stock price has rebounded, overtaking silver once again. This round of “computing gold rush” highlights the dual appeal of AI and precious metals in the current market environment.
Over the past year, global investors have significantly increased their allocations to precious metals such as gold and silver. Multiple international conflicts and rising global trade uncertainties have rekindled interest in traditional value storage assets. Meanwhile, the market generally expects that under the leadership of the new Federal Reserve Chair, a new round of rate cuts may begin in the future, further reinforcing bullish sentiment towards commodities and precious metals.
Driven by strong demand, gold and silver prices recently reached historical highs of approximately $4,500 and $80 respectively. Although this rally has not yet clearly transmitted to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, many market participants believe that this shift in capital preference is temporary and may gradually spill over into the “digital gold” sector.
Clear Street Managing Director Owen Lau pointed out in a recent interview that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction in 2026 could become an important catalyst for the cryptocurrency market. He believes that if the low-interest-rate environment persists, retail and institutional funds may reassess the allocation value of risk assets like Bitcoin after the rise of gold and silver.
Overall, in the context of macroeconomic uncertainty and expectations of easing policies, the dominance of gold and silver in market value not only reflects a return of risk aversion but also sets the stage for subsequent asset rotations, including cryptocurrencies. This warrants continuous attention from investors.
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