Bitcoin vs Gold: 2-Year Returns Look Alike, Paths Very Different
Over the past two years, $BTC
and Gold delivered nearly identical returns, but the journey was anything but the same.
Key Insights
Bitcoin: Smoother climb, steady momentum late in the period
Gold: Sharp rallies & deep pullbacks early on
Both rewarded patient holders, yet risk profiles diverged significantly
Year-to-date: Gold is up 79% vs BTC in 2025
$BTC offered high-beta, speculative store-of-value potential, while gold maintained its traditional safe-haven role. Same returns, but very different volatility and stress levels for investors.
