Bitcoin experienced its largest single-day plunge ever, dropping 16% to around $74,541 before rebounding 3% as traders shifted to commodities.
Gold surged 6.19% to $4,940.79, its strongest rally since the financial crisis, emphasizing its role as a safe haven.
Tech stocks tumbled after Amazon announced a $200 billion AI investment, wiping out $240 billion in market value.
Meanwhile, London’s FTSE 100 hit a record 10,370, and the Dow Jones neared highs amid US earnings optimism.
Markets await the US Non-Farm Payrolls report, a key indicator influencing global financial trends.