COPPER

Copper is a bellwether for global industrial demand; its price action often correlates with economic growth expectations. The Chinese buying suggests stimulus-driven procurement, while US flows may indicate tariff front-running or infrastructure spending—both supportive of cyclical assets. For crypto, this reduces recession fears but doesn't reverse the bearish macro backdrop of high rates and regulatory uncertainty.

Copper

Copper price edged up, recouping some of last week's losses, supported by Chinese buying activity and metal flows to the US.

Copper Rebounds From Friday Slump as Chinese Buying, US Flows Boost Demand

Copper's rebound exposes a divergence in institutional appetite: as physical commodities attract capital, crypto remains in the 'extreme fear' zone, suggesting institutions are not yet rotating into digital assets.