Gate News reports that on March 29, approximately 95% of the components in the Gold Miners ETF (GDX, VanEck Gold Miners ETF) have entered a bear market, the highest proportion since 2023, with a cumulative drop of 25% over the past four weeks. During this round of decline, the strengthening dollar and falling stock market triggered margin calls and forced selling, while the war in Iran has increased mining operational costs. Spot gold prices remain near historical highs, with mining stocks diverging from gold prices.