- Bitcoin fell to the 13th largest global asset by market capitalization after declining to around $76,000 on May 27.
- BTC has dropped 11% year-to-date and nearly 30% over the past 12 months.
- Gold and silver surged in 2026, with silver becoming the world’s fifth largest asset.
- AI and semiconductor companies including TSMC and Broadcom surpassed Bitcoin in market value.
- The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF gained 33% over the last year, reflecting continued strength in major technology stocks.
Bitcoin Falls to 13th Largest Global Asset
Bitcoin has fallen to the 13th position among the world’s largest assets by market capitalization after its price dropped to around $76,000 on May 27.
At the time of writing (10:24 UTC), BTC was trading near $73,240, extending losses amid sustained selling pressure. The decline was triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned on May 17 that the “clock is ticking” for Iran, combined with continued ETF outflows. The drop triggered a sharp liquidation cascade, wiping out over $400 million in leveraged long positions.
Despite the fall, Bitcoin maintains a market capitalization of approximately $1.47 trillion, still dominating the cryptocurrency sector.
Gold and Silver Rally as Investors Shift Toward Safe-Haven Assets
Precious metals emerged as some of the strongest-performing assets during the past year amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and sustained investor demand for traditional safe-haven investments. Gold climbed to a record $5,589 per ounce in January before pulling back to around $4,500. Silver also posted substantial gains, reaching as high as $120 per ounce before easing to roughly $76–77.
The strong rally in silver pushed the metal to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by market capitalization, surpassing several major global companies and digital assets. This movement highlights continued demand for defensive assets during a period of elevated market volatility and slowing momentum across the cryptocurrency sector.
AI and Semiconductor Stocks Continue to Outperform Bitcoin
Technology and semiconductor companies continued to significantly outperform Bitcoin during the past year, driven by ongoing investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence infrastructure and chip manufacturing. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, which tracks major U.S. technology companies, gained 33% over the last 12 months as large-cap technology stocks extended their rally.
Semiconductor companies Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Broadcom (AVGO) both surpassed Bitcoin in total market capitalization and are now valued at approximately $2 trillion each, ranking eighth and ninth globally.
Micron Technology recently crossed the $1 trillion valuation threshold, becoming the latest semiconductor company to reach the milestone during the ongoing AI-driven market expansion. Samsung, with a market value near $1.3 trillion, now ranks directly behind Bitcoin in global asset standings.
Bitcoin’s weaker performance throughout 2026 contrasts sharply with the continued strength seen across AI-linked equities and precious metals, both of which have attracted increasing institutional and retail investor interest over the past year.
