Bitget Sees Bitcoin and Gold Continuing Strong Despite Short-Term Profit-Taking

Gracie Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 platform, revealed that the pullback in Bitcoin, gold, and precious metals stems from concerns about monetary policy uncertainty and macroeconomic liquidity issues. She views this as a reduction in leverage driven by macro factors rather than a structural change, believing both assets can continue to rise this year. The macro environment in early 2026 is characterized by geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and shifts in monetary policy expectations. Chen predicts gold will remain above $5,000 per ounce due to ongoing geopolitical pressures, while Bitcoin may trade in the $70,000-$80,000 range in the short term. Chen highlighted that investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin and gold as complementary investment assets for risk protection in a fragmented global financial system. Bitget has responded by expanding its platform to include traditional financial assets, recently achieving a record $4 billion trading volume and positioning itself as a universal exchange platform.