Amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions and a sharp decline in equities, investors are turning to safe-haven assets like Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc, which are reaching multi-month highs.

Gold prices have surged as concerns over global economic stability grow, reflecting investor demand for safety during these turbulent times.

The Swiss franc has hit a multi-month high, and Bitcoin has rebounded from a dip, highlighting their roles as safe havens amid increased market volatility.

Last week, trade war fears caused a significant drop in US stock markets, with futures indicating a potential 1% decline in the upcoming trading session.

Major U.S. indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones fell over 2%, with the Fear and Greed Index dropping from 53 to 29 and the VIX reaching 23, signaling heightened investor anxiety.

Trade tensions between the US and other nations have negatively impacted US equities and created a cautious outlook for markets like the Australian Securities Exchange.

Despite a slight outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs on Friday, these products still saw a weekly inflow of $2.7 billion, bringing total assets to over $62.7 billion, outpacing outflows from traditional equity ETFs.

The surge in safe-haven assets is driven by worsening US-China trade relations, with President Trump announcing increased tariffs and China responding with export controls and tariffs.

Analysts attribute the resilience of Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc to their limited supply, demand from central banks, and neutrality, making them attractive during market turmoil.

Bitcoin's capped supply of 21 million, high demand, and decreasing supply on exchanges—along with central banks purchasing 900 tons of gold this year—highlight their roles as safe havens.