Gold vs Altcoins: Capital Shift Deepens Ahead of FOMC Meeting

• Gold surges ahead of FOMC while Ethereum and the broader altcoins decline.
• Van de Poppe links capital flight from altcoins to strong Gold momentum
• Analysts debate if altcoin decline is due to Gold rally or crypto market stagnation

Gold, often viewed as a safe-haven asset, continues its impressive price climb, a sharp contrast to recent struggles in the cryptocurrency market, particularly among major altcoins. 

As Gold pushes higher ahead of a closely watched U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, crypto analysts are debating this divergence and what it means for Ethereum (ETH) and other alternative digital assets.

Gold continues to peak pre-FOMC.

That's why $ETH and the #Altcoins continue to go down. pic.twitter.com/pVay3maPCi

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) May 6, 2025

Analyst: Gold Rally Drawing Focus from Altcoins

One such analyst, Michael van de Poppe, submitted that Gold’s sustained rally is a key factor  behind the latest price decline across the altcoin market. The analyst believes digital asset investors are currently focusing more on Gold’s strong performance. 

Now, with the traditional safe haven hitting new highs,…

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