Gold Vs. Crypto: Which One Is a Better Investment?

The Spotlight

10 minutes read

Jan 10, 2023

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What are the fundamental similarities and differences between gold and cryptos? Can bitcoin replace the yellow metal as an inflation hedge? Take a look at our essentials guide.

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graph comparing the price volatility of gold, bitcoin, and the stock market in 2022.
By the end of 2022, gold was up 4%, bitcoin was down 18%, Nasdaq dropped 19%, and S&P 500 fell by 12%.
Graph comparing gold and bitcoin as hedges against inflation and stores of value based on the World Gold Council investor survey.
Retail investors' attitudes toward gold and bitcoin as high-risk investments with the potential for high returns; a purely speculative bet; a safe investment they don’t have to worry about; a store of value to protect their wealth; protection against inflation.
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