Gold has started printing lower highs, indicating the start of a downtrend.A rejection at the $2,360–$2,380 zone suggests further short-term consolidation or decline in gold prices.Van de Poppe believes liquidity and investor attention may shift toward altcoins as gold potentially cools down.If gold's retreat continues, risk-on sentiment could strengthen, benefiting mid- to high-cap altcoins as capital rotates away from safe havens.