Analyst: Relative to Bitcoin, Gold “Fails” as a Store of Value
For many years, investors have been arguing if Bitcoin is better than gold. The leading cryptocurrency has long been dubbed “digital gold” because it has characteristics that many believe makes it a competitor or successor to the precious metal. According to one investment analyst and podcaster, BTC is better than gold for the simple reason […]
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The Winklevoss Twins have described Bitcoin as better than gold because it experiences ‘a lot less volatility’ and is a better store of value at the moment. They cited a Wall Street Journal story in May which described how the virtual currency has been more stable than gold over the last 28 days. Tyler Winklevoss said: “So I think investors who have gold in their portfolio and other precious metals have started to look to Bitcoin as a better store of value. It’s got better characteristics than gold itself. So it’s actually better at being gold than gold. We are seeing investors recognise....
The narrative taking place across the finance industry, is that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are the way of the future and gold’s days are numbered as a store of value. While the “digital gold narrative” has already taken a major dent out of the precious metal’s momentum, according to a top Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, “most indicators point to” Bitcoin replacing the aging asset an an “accelerating pace.” Bitcoin Is Replacing Gold As “Store Of […]
Bitcoin is approaching all-time highs versus gold. The digital currency broke above $59,000 on Tuesday while gold languished below $1,700. As the Bitcoin (BTC) price edges closer to $59,000, its value relative to gold is approaching new all-time highs, possibly hinting at the emergence of a new preferred store of value.Measured against gold, Bitcoin’s price reached 34.94 ounces on Tuesday. The BTC-gold comparative peaked at 35.35 ounces on March 13 as Bitcoin surged past $61,000. Bitcoin continues to outperform gold by a significant margin. | Chart via BuyBitcoinWorldwideBitcoin’s value....
In a televised interview, the Winklevoss Twins state that bitcoin is more stable than gold as a store of value, opining that investors are starting to look at storing their wealth in the cryptocurrency. The Winklevoss Twins are understandably going through a press-tour, plugging their Gemini exchange which began operations in Canada yesterday. Speaking to Bloomberg in an interview, the twins vouch for bitcoin as a better store of value than gold, noting that investors who hold precious metals in their portfolio are considering bitcoin as a better store of value. Cameron Winklevoss opined....
Previously reported by Bitcoin Magazine, bitcoin and gold exchange Vaultoro has reached $1 million in gold trading volume, recording an average monthly trading growth rate of 91 percent and rapid increase of its user base. Following its milestone, Vaultoro plans to expand its team and services internationally, to become the "key ingredient for the 2.6 billon under-banked" individuals all around the globe. Gold has been the international store of value for thousands of years. Unlike bitcoin or fiat money, gold has proved to be a stable universal currency with very low volatility. Based on....