Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?
Bitcoin has been called 'digital gold', but does this mean the two markets behave similarly? This relationship has been top of mind for industry observers for some time, as media coverage has often championed the idea bitcoin is a new 'safe haven' asset. But while some market observers have claimed there is a correlation between bitcoin and gold, members of the digital currency trading community disagree. Further, some have collected data they believe shows this relationship is speculative at best. Though bitcoin and gold have frequently displayed a notable correlation during times of....
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According to analyst Lyn Alden, bitcoin's correlation to stocks or gold depends on bitcoin’s own cycle.
Most people consider both gold currency and Bitcoin to be deflationary currencies, given their fixed supplies. In the long run, this assumption mostly is true; once all the gold and Bitcoin has been mined, their supplies cannot be expanded to keep track with demand. As a result, prices will gradually fall as the fixed supplies of the two currencies become more valuable. However, during the short run, both currencies are capable of growing in supply far beyond their demand. Gold currency is not as prone to such supply surpluses, though, as gold can be funneled into industry when the supply....
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Not only has Bitcoin outperformed every other major currency, stock index and commodity on the market to put it within reach of its record all-time high set in 2013, but it is also aiming to break the price per ounce of gold set at $1134. The prices to beat for the digital currency to reach its Nov. 30, 2013, all-time high tag of $1132.29 are in the $900-range, which the market shows it has already stepped into. Platinum and gold prices. Market figures also show that Bitcoin has overtaken the end of day commodity futures price quotes of $893 for platinum on Dec. 23. Now, with the rising....