Gold may be shining brighter this year, but Bitcoin’s long-term performance still leaves every other asset in the dust.
Quick Highlights:
2025 YTD: Bitcoin is up 25.2% (as of Aug. 8), just behind gold’s 29.3% gain.
Other assets trail far behind: Nasdaq 100 +12.7%, U.S. large caps +9.4%, emerging markets +15.6%.
This is the first time ever gold and Bitcoin have topped the annual rankings together.
Since 2011, Bitcoin’s total return is an unbelievable 38,897,420% — over 308,000 times higher than gold’s 126%.
Annualized gains since 2011: Bitcoin +141.7%, gold +5.7%, Nasdaq 100 +18.6%.
Market Snapshot (Aug. 9)
$BTC traded between $116,352 and $117,886, with heavy buying near $116,420 and resistance around $117,900. Price closed at $116,517, down 0.32% for the day.
Expert Take:
Veteran trader Peter Brandt says gold is a great store of value, but believes the ultimate store will be $BTC , thanks to its scarcity and decentralization.
Why It Matters:
This year, gold is leading — but Bitcoin’s staggering long-term returns highlight its unmatched potential as a wealth builder. For long-term investors, the “digital gold” narrative keeps getting stronger.
💬 Do you think Bitcoin will overtake gold before the year ends?