#BTCvsMarkets

📊 Comparative Performance: Bitcoin vs. Traditional Markets

• Bitcoin (BTC): Currently quoted at $93,551, Bitcoin has seen a decline of approximately 20% since its peak of $109,000 at the beginning of the year. Despite this correction, BTC still accumulates significant gains compared to previous years.

• S&P 500: The index fell more than 12% in 2025, reversing the gains of the previous two years and approaching a bear market. 

• Nasdaq: With a decline of nearly 18%, the index reflects the pressure on technology stocks amid trade tensions and restrictive monetary policies. 

• Gold: Emerged as a safe haven, reaching all-time highs with a 27% increase this year, driven by the search for defensive assets. 

🔄 Correlation and Volatility

Although Bitcoin was initially seen as an uncorrelated asset, recent studies indicate an increasing correlation with the S&P 500, especially during periods of economic stress. Over the past five years, the 30-day correlation between BTC and the S&P 500 has often exceeded 70%, suggesting a growing synchronization between cryptocurrency and traditional markets. 

Despite its reputation for volatility, Bitcoin has proven to be less volatile than some mega-cap stocks. In October 2023, for example, BTC was less volatile than 92 of the 500 stocks in the S&P 500. 

📈 Historical Returns

Over the last decade, Bitcoin has significantly outperformed traditional assets. Since 2014, BTC has recorded a return of approximately 26,931%, turning a $100 investment into over $26,000.