4 PM Flash: Bitcoin Surges Past $77,600 as Gold Hits Record $4,545 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Four PM Flash: Bitcoin surges past seventy seven thousand six hundred dollars as gold hits a stunning record forty five forty five. This is your live market snapshot. Gold is currently at four thousand five hundred forty five dollars. WTI crude is trading at ninety eight point ninety one per barrel. Bitcoin is at seventy seven thousand six hundred thirty four dollars. And the VIX is not available at this time. Markets are shifting focus this hour to commodities and crypto as geopolitical risks remain elevated following the deadly San Diego mosque shooting where authorities say the attackers had planned to strike three separate targets. That violence is keeping safe haven bids alive with gold breaking to new all time highs. Meanwhile, energy markets are firmer with WTI crude approaching the century mark at ninety eight point ninety one as supply concerns persist. Bitcoin continues its strong run, now trading at seventy seven thousand six hundred thirty four dollars, extending its recent rally as investors seek exposure outside traditional financial systems. In a brief but tragic human interest note, New Yorkers are still in shock after a Hollywood style car explosion rocked a Manhattan street, engulfing the block in flames and black smoke. International markets are watching these moves closely with the dollar holding firm. This is Miss Vicky from the Options Desk at VixShield, where it's not news till we talk about it. Stay with us as Russell Clark joins with more analysis.