Macro Charts

Measures the value of the US Dollar relative to a basket of six major currencies (Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Swedish Krona, Swiss Franc). The index is typically in the 80-120 range. Values above 100 indicate a strong dollar, below 90 indicates weakness. A rising DXY (dollar strength) typically pressures commodities like gold and silver, as well as Bitcoin and other risk assets, since they become more expensive in other currencies.

The annual percentage yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds, expressed as a percentage (e.g., 4.5% means a $1,000 bond pays $45 per year). This is the world's most important interest rate benchmark. Typical range: 1-5% in normal times. Yields below 2% signal economic concern or loose monetary policy. Yields above 4% indicate inflation concerns or Fed tightening. Rising yields pressure stocks (bonds become more attractive) and especially hurt growth stocks and speculative assets like Bitcoin.

The VIX measures expected 30-day volatility in the S&P 500, expressed as an annualized percentage. Often called the 'fear gauge'. Key levels: VIX < 15 = calm, complacent markets; VIX 15-20 = normal; VIX 20-30 = elevated uncertainty; VIX > 30 = fear and panic (seen during market crashes). For example, VIX at 40 means the market expects the S&P 500 to move up or down by roughly 40% over the next year. Spikes in VIX often coincide with bottoms in stocks and can signal opportunities in oversold assets.

Shows how many ounces of silver are needed to buy one ounce of gold. For example, a ratio of 75 means 75 ounces of silver equals 1 ounce of gold. Historical range: 40-90. Typical: 60-80. When ratio > 80, silver is historically cheap vs gold (potential silver outperformance ahead). When ratio < 60, silver is expensive vs gold. The ratio tends to spike above 80 during market panics (2008 crash hit 80, COVID hit 125) as investors flee to gold's safety. Mean reversion often follows, with silver catching up.

Shows how many ounces of gold equal one Bitcoin. For example, a ratio of 30 means 1 BTC = 30 ounces of gold (at ~$2,000/oz, that's $60,000 BTC). This ratio has grown dramatically since Bitcoin's inception - from under 1 in 2013 to peaks above 30 in bull markets. A rising ratio means Bitcoin is outperforming gold as a store of value and inflation hedge. A falling ratio suggests gold is the better performer. This chart essentially shows whether 'digital gold' is gaining or losing ground vs physical gold.