Bitcoin outpaces stocks and gold as fourth quarter starts
Image: CoinGapeBitcoin outperformed stocks and gold heading into the fourth quarter. One report said BTC gained roughly 7% in September, while another put the monthly close at 6.33%. Gold fell more than 6% and the S&P 500 barely moved. One report cited spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, corporate purchases, and macro conditions. It said experts expect Q4 upside. Another said October seasonality is weaker than it looks and reported a September 30 ETF net outflow of $148.7 million.
Key points
- Bitcoin outperformed stocks and gold heading into the fourth quarter.
- The S&P 500 barely moved in September while gold fell more than 6%.
- Santiment data was cited in both reports for Bitcoin's performance versus stocks and gold.
Why it matters
Bitcoin's September outperformance and ETF activity are key signals for crypto users comparing the asset with stocks and gold. The reports highlight different late September ETF flow signals and views on October seasonality.
What's unclear
Whether September spot Bitcoin ETF flows ended net positive is not stated, one report cites billions in September inflows while another reports a $148.7 million net outflow on Sept
The strength of Bitcoin's October seasonality is disputed, one report cites experts expecting Q4 upside, while another says the seasonal average is inflated by early years.
Price context · BTC
At publication
$84,164.00
Now
$84,389.00
Change since
+0.27%
7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 2 publishers
Coinspeaker
Tier 3
AI Predicts BTC as Bitcoin Beats Gold and Stocks Again
Coverage timeline
- First reported by CoinGape
- Confirmed by Coinspeaker
- CryptoVideos brief published
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