What changed
5%, a combination market strategist Charlie Bilello says has never happened before in a calendar year Bitcoin and gold, two assets often bought as hedges against monetary stress, are both sitting at the bottom of the 2026 performance table 5% as Both Rank Last Among Major Assets in 2026
Why it matters
Market context around BTC can change volatility, liquidity, or sentiment. The concrete detail to watch is 5%, a combination market strategist Charlie Bilello says has never happened before in a calendar year
Trading lens
Use this as watchful context from news.bitcoin.com. Watch whether bitcoin and gold, two assets often bought as hedges against monetary stress, are both sitting at the bottom of the 2026 performance table confirms momentum, invalidates active bias, or changes timing.