#PreciousMetalsPullBack The January 29-30, 2026 Market Rout: A Sharp Correction Amid Geopolitical Heat and Leverage Unwind
On January 30, 2026, global risk assets endured a violent flush, with an estimated $8 trillion in paper wealth erased across equities, crypto, and commodities in under 24 hours.
This was not a full-blown crash but a high-velocity deleveraging event triggered by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, aggressive CME margin increases, persistent Fed hawkishness, and looming tariff risks.
Key Price Action (as of late January 30, 2026):
Bitcoin (BTC): Closed around $82,000–$82,350 aft