Bitcoin falls to 85,200 USD, the lowest point since 2026, while gold retreats to 5,400 USD

Earlier on Thursday, gold surged to $5,600, but quickly retreated to $5,400 during early U.S. trading. Meanwhile, bitcoin accelerated its decline in early U.S. trading, dropping to $85,200, marking a new low for 2026. The Nasdaq index fell by 1.5%, and Microsoft shares dropped more than 11% after the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report.