#BTCVSGOLD — Bitcoin vs Gold (quick comparison)
🟡 Gold
History: Thousands of years as a store of value
Volatility: Low–moderate
Supply: Increases slowly via mining
Use case: Safe haven during crises, inflation hedge
Custody: Physical storage or ETFs
🟠 Bitcoin (
#BTC )
History: Since 2009 (digital-native)
Volatility: High (big upside & downside)
Supply: Fixed at 21 million
Use case: Digital store of value, censorship-resistant transfers
Custody: Self-custody (wallets) or exchanges
📊 Key Differences at a Glance
Factor Gold Bitcoin
Scarcity Limited but expandable Absolutely fixed
Portability Low Very high
Transparency Moderate On-chain, transparent
Regulation Mature Evolving
Correlation Often inverse to risk Sometimes tracks risk assets
🧠 Takeaway
Gold = stability, long-term wealth preservation
Bitcoin = high-risk, high-reward “digital gold” narrative
Many investors hold both to balance risk and hedge inflation.
