Bitcoin vs. Gold & Silver
Compare portfolio performance of Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver over different historical timeframes.
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Comparing bitcoin and precious metals
The evolution of "hard money"Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver stand apart as major assets with no CEO, no dividends, and no government promise.
Their value comes from unforgeable scarcity, not cash flows. Their shared mission is preserving purchasing power in a world of monetary debasement.
How are they similar?
Neither asset is issued by a government or corporation. They answer to physics and math, not politicians or central bankers.
Unlike stocks or bonds, these are "bearer assets." They are not a claim on someone else's performance or solvency. If you hold them, you own them.
Their supply is constrained by reality (physics for metals, math for bitcoin) making them historically resistant to monetary debasement.
Both function as "neutral reserve assets." They are recognized, valued, and traded globally, regardless of the local economy's strength.
How are they different?
Moving substantial wealth in metals is slow and requires logistics/security. Bitcoin moves globally at the speed of light for pennies.
Proving metal's purity requires professional assaying and trust. Proving bitcoin's authenticity is instant, free, and verifiable via the public blockchain.
Precious metals require significant physical space and protection. Bitcoin hardware wallets require minimal physical space, or you can self-custody digitally.
Buying physical metal requires paying a markup above the spot price. Bitcoin generally trades at the global market price with minimal spread.
Historical performance at a glance
Comparing returns across different time horizons.
TradFi baselines
For context, to compare against hard assets.
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Which assets are right for me?
Only you can decide that based on your personal risk profile and time horizon.
Online debates often frame this decision as zero-sum. You are either a "Gold Bug" or a "Bitcoiner" – believing in one asset requires rejecting the other.
This is a false choice. A sovereign investor can hold both assets in their portfolio.
Low correlation
Bitcoin and precious metals have shown low correlation over time. They don't consistently move together, and they don't consistently move in opposition either.
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Frequently asked questions
This tool and the accompanying analysis are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. The portfolio simulations presented here are based on historical market data sourced from TwelveData, which is not indicative of future results. Bitcoin and precious metals are volatile assets; their values can fluctuate significantly. You should conduct your own research or consult with a qualified professional before making investment decisions.