Gold Soars as Ethereum and Altcoins Lose Steam Ahead of FOMC

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Airdrop Is Live CaryptosHeadlines Media Has Launched Its Native Token CHT. Airdrop Is Live For Everyone, Claim Instant 5000 CHT Tokens Worth Of $50 USDT. Join the Airdrop at the official website, CryptosHeadlinesToken.com Gold surges ahead of FOMC while Ethereum and the broader altcoins decline.Van de Poppe links capital flight from altcoins to strong Gold momentumAnalysts debate if altcoin decline is due to Gold rally or crypto market stagnationGold, often viewed as a safe-haven asset, continues its impressive price climb, a sharp contrast to recent struggles in the cryptocurrency market, particularly among major altcoins. As Gold pushes higher ahead of a closely watched U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, crypto analysts are debating this divergence and what it means for Ethereum (ETH) and other alternative digital assets.Analyst: Gold Rally Drawing Focus from AltcoinsOne such analyst, Michael van de Poppe, submitted that Gold’s sustained rally is a key factor behind the latest price decline across the altcoin market. The analyst believes digital asset investors are currently focusing more on Gold’s strong performance. Now, with the traditional safe haven hitting new highs, analysts like Van de Poppe are watching to see if any pullback in Gold’s price could spark a recovery for Ethereum and other altcoins, possibly around the time of the upcoming FOMC meeting. Gold’s Two-Year Climb to New HighsVan de Poppe’s latest post on X featured a GOLD/USD chart showing how the solid mineral asset maintained a steady uptrend for over two years, beginning in 2023. Related: Gold’s Upward Trend and Market Shifts Suggest Stronger Altcoin Performance AheadAccording to data from the shared chart, Gold traded below $1,700 at the beginning of 2023 but rallied steadily to reach over $3,500 in 2025.Recent Divergence: Gold Up, Altcoins Down Before FOMCWhile Gold’s long-term performance is notable, Van de Poppe focused on its short-term price behavior compared to the crypto market. The analyst highlighted a clear upward rebound for Gold when Ethereum and other altcoins were experiencing significant bearish pressure. For instance, Ethereum declined by about 3% on Tuesday morning despite trading minimal volume a few days before. Other altcoins like XRP, BNB, and SOL also slipped below their opening prices hours before the FOMC meeting.Related: FOMC meeting this week: All eyes on Powell for rate hints and potential QT end, impacting cryptoAlternate View: Altcoin Weakness Due to Market’s Own Issues?However, not all analysts agree that Gold’s success is directly causing the slump in crypto assets. An alternative view suggests the decline is because of a slump in demand within the crypto market itself. According to one such analyst, the altcoin space hasn’t seen compelling new developments in roughly four years, and that speculative meme projects drained liquidity from more established altcoins.Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.Source link

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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