Market analysts point out that the relative movement between the Dow Jones Industrial Average and gold has triggered the fourth major turning point. What does this signal mean? Simply put: gold may enter years of sustained strength, while investors holding traditional industrial stocks like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 could face long-term pressure.

Let's look at the data. The Dow-to-Gold ratio measures how many ounces of gold are needed to buy all 30 components of the Dow Jones. Historically, there have been three key turning points—1930-1933, 1968-1980, 2002-2011. What is the average result of these three cycles? The Dow has fallen relative to gold by 90.5% over 9.3 years.

This time is different, as analysts believe this cycle could become the most destructive in history. In other words, the decline of the Dow relative to gold is likely to exceed the average of the previous three cycles. For asset allocators, this means re-evaluating the weight of precious metals in their portfolios. Whether in traditional investments or digital assets, understanding this macro cycle shift is crucial.