BTC, Gold & Silver Exposed?
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Global markets may be entering a new phase of volatility after Goldman Sachs warned that systematic funds could offload tens of billions of dollars in equities in the coming weeks. This wave of selling could ripple into Bitcoin, gold, and silver as liquidity conditions deteriorate. Sponsored Goldman Warns CTA Selling Could Accelerate as Liquidity Thins According to Goldman’s trading desk, trend-following funds known as Commodity Trading Advisers (CTAs) have already triggered sell signals in the S&P 500. What’s more, they are expected to remain net sellers in the near term, regardless of whether markets stabilize or continue falling. STOCK SELL-OFF NOT OVER, GOLDMAN TRADERS SAY Goldman Sachs warns that US stocks could face more selling this week, driven by trend-following funds known as CTAs, which have already hit sell triggers in the S&P 500. The bank estimates CTAs could dump up to $33 billion this week… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 8, 2026 The bank estimates that roughly $33 billion in equities could be sold within a week if markets weaken further. More significantly, Goldman’s models suggest that as much as $80 billion in additional systematic selling could be triggered over the next month if the S&P 500 continues to decline or breaches key technical levels. Market conditions are already fragile. Goldman analysts noted that liquidity has deteriorated and options positioning has shifted in ways that may amplify price swings. When dealers are positioned “short gamma,” they are often forced to sell into falling markets and buy into rising ones, intensifying volatility and accelerating intraday moves. Sponsored The Short Gamma flip below 6,900 is the real story here. It’s why every 1% dip feels like 3%. When the dealers are forced to seLL into a faLLing market to hedge their b00ks, fundamentals like ‘record earnings’ don’t maTTer. We’re in a…
Filed under: News - @ February 8, 2026 9:26 pm