Bitcoin Falls to 13th Place Among Global Assets Amid AI Boom
The global financial landscape is being reshaped before our eyes. While artificial intelligence establishes itself as the essential driver of the modern economy, bitcoin suffers a serious setback. According to the latest market data reported by Companies Market Cap, the leading cryptocurrency has just left the top 10 most valued assets on the planet. A situation worth pausing on!
In brief
- Bitcoin has dropped to the 13th global rank with a capitalization of around 1.5 trillion dollars.
- TSMC and Broadcom now exceed Bitcoin’s capitalization, driven by massive enthusiasm for AI.
- Gold and silver capture a significant share of global liquidity with record performances in 2026.
Bitcoin loses ground to AI stocks
Since January, bitcoin has shown an 11% decline. Over twelve months, the drop approaches nearly 30%. The BTC price is trading around $75,000 at the time of writing, with a capitalization close to 1.5 trillion dollars.
According to data, this weakness contrasts with the explosion of values linked to artificial intelligence (AI). The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF stands out particularly. It shows a 33% increase over one year. A level of performance that naturally attracts flows and mechanically diverts them from crypto assets.
In the semiconductor sector, several companies now also surpass bitcoin. TSMC and Broadcom have both crossed the 2 trillion dollar mark. They are now respectively ranked 8th and 9th worldwide. Micron Technology has just crossed the one trillion dollar threshold, while Samsung is just behind bitcoin. Having partnered with Coinbase to democratize crypto in the US, the company is currently valued at around 1.3 trillion dollars.
Gold and silver: the big winners of 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) is not only suffering against tech. According to data, precious metals also capture a massive share of financial flows.
- Gold reached $5,600 per ounce in January before falling back to around $4,486.
- Silver even climbed to $120 before returning to around $76.
This increase propels silver to 5th place in the ranking of the largest global assets by market capitalization. A rank no one would have anticipated two years ago!
Decryption: demand for traditional safe-haven assets remains structurally strong in a context of persistent economic uncertainty.
One thing is certain: bitcoin is not disappearing for all that. The stock held by long-term holders is near historical records. Upstream, adoption by corporate treasuries continues to grow. The question now is: is this rotation temporary or does it mark a lasting rebalancing? To be continued…
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My name is Ariela, and I am 31 years old. I have been working in the field of web writing for 7 years now. I only discovered trading and cryptocurrency a few years ago, but it is a universe that greatly interests me. The topics covered on the platform allow me to learn more. A singer in my spare time, I also cultivate a great passion for music and reading (and animals!)
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