Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Reasserts Itself as Stocks, Bonds Fall, Gold Hits Record High

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." Vladimir Ilyich LeninFew quotes better capture the current turbulence in global markets. For decades, the classic portfolio of 60% equities and 40% bonds was considered the cornerstone of balanced investing. This allocation typically offered protection in downturns through bonds, while equities drove returns in times of economic growth source: https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2025/04/22/crypto-daybook-americas-bitcoin-reasserts-itself-as-stocks-bonds-fall-gold-hits-record-high