Julian Hosp, founder and CEO of Cake DeFi, said tech stocks like Microsoft and Apple fell as silver reached $90 and Bitcoin increased amid capital shifts driven by geopolitical concerns and overvalued technology sectors.
“Tech is bleeding (MSFT, Apple -5,” said Hosp. “Silver ($90) & Bitcoin are pumping. Trump fear (Fed/Geopolitics) -> Flight to tangible assets. Tech too expensive -> Rotation to Value (Walmart/Oil)”
According to a post on X by Hosp, the decline in tech stocks coincided with gains in silver and Bitcoin. He attributed these changes to capital rotation influenced by fears related to former President Trump and the valuations of technology companies. The post included a video explanation and posed a question regarding portfolio weighting.
European shares began 2026 at record highs, with technology and defense sectors leading the gains. This growth built on the strong performance of 2025, which was supported by lower interest rates and shifts away from overvalued U.S. tech stocks. The STOXX Europe 600 index advanced amid positive economic signals, with value stocks nearing fair valuations while small-cap stocks offered discounts.
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at approximately $3.2 trillion in mid-January 2026. Bitcoin prices ranged from $92,000 to $95,000 amid volatility stemming from tariff concerns and liquidations exceeding $875 million. Institutional inflows reached a record $130 billion in 2025, with trends indicating further tokenization and stablecoin growth projected for the year.
Hosp is an Austrian entrepreneur and blockchain expert who founded Cake DeFi in 2019 to facilitate cash flow generation from cryptocurrencies. He has previously pursued careers as a professional kitesurfer and medical doctor, authored best-selling books on blockchain, and contributes to European Union working groups on blockchain regulations.
