Why Bitcoin Is Falling Behind Record-Breaking Stocks
May 29, 2026
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by Wayne Jones
for CryptoPotato

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Global stocks have reached new highs while Bitcoin is trading about 42% below its lifetime high, signaling a notable divergence between equities and crypto. The split is forcing crypto investors to reassess risk-on correlations, market impact and adoption implications for Bitcoin and broader DeFi and token markets.
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Global stocks have been making new highs recently, but Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency based on market capitalization, is trading at almost 42% below its lifetime highs.
This split has left crypto investors searching for answers, especially since the market has lumped the two asset classes together under the “risk-on” label.
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