Middle East tensions drive stronger gold demand as Bitcoin trades in a tight range

Rising geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran is prompting investors to favor gold and other safe-haven assets while trimming exposure to equities and crypto. Analysts see potential for a sharp gold move and note that Bitcoin remains confined between $60,000 and $70,000 amid weak whale accumulation and ETF outflows. Capital flows in India and the United States highlight how macro uncertainty is reshaping portfolio allocations across gold products and spot Bitcoin ETFs.