The price of gold has plunged below the $4,000 mark, while the hopes around the likely rate cuts by the Fed are fading. Traders turn to crypto. The price of gold has plunged below the $4,000 mark, while the hopes around the likely rate cuts by the Fed are fading. Traders turn to crypto.

Gold Dips Below $4K As Investors Turn to Crypto

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Gold is going through a bearish momentum amid the changing macroeconomic scenario. The price of gold has plunged below the $4,000 mark, while the hopes around the likely rate cuts by the Fed are fading. As per the data from Axel Adler Jr, the price decline of gold takes place after a sharp rally in October. Keeping this in view, the current gold downturn denotes a potential trend shift in the market.

Waning Rate Cut Optimism Pushes Gold Down to $3982

The market data reveals that gold has recently dipped below the $4,000 spot, while accounting for $3982. This development highlights the decreasing risk appetite amid the changing macroeconomic environment. In this respect, the optimism surrounding the likely rate cut announcement by the Fed is now getting weaker. As a result of this, the market is potentially witnessing a capital rotation.

As suggested by the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, the previous rate cut might be the last reduction for this year. Hence, the expectations for such a move in December are now fading out. Even in that development, many officials have openly opposed the idea of subsequent cuts. Backing their point, they have cited the consistent inflation risks. Following that, the market expectations for a rate cut have slumped from more than 90%, witnessed last week, to just 65% at present.

Investor Caution Rises Amid Stalled Market Momentum

According to Adler Axel Jr., the dropping Fed rate cut optimism, gold’s price has plunged below $4,000. This is reflected in the reluctant market activity, while the traders are showing a less active behavior. Keeping this in view, the market onlookers will be closely looking for the potential catalysts for a trend reversal or further consolidation.

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