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In a single trading window, gold, stocks, and Bitcoin all moved sharply lower. Assets that usually behave differently fell at the same time, surprising many investors.

Bitcoin fell 1.6% to just under $82,800 on the morning of October 8, 2026 in Asia, breaking below a level analysts had flagged as a potential trigger for further declines.

Bitcoin climbed past $81,000 during Monday's Asian trading session, while NEAR surged 23% on a wave of swap activity tied to Zcash.

The S&P 500 may still have room to climb before facing significant downside risks. Short-term momentum and global capital flows could push the index toward new highs.

Raoul Pal describes market panic as a psychological event rather than a fundamental one. In his view, panic emerges when fear overwhelms rational thinking.

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