For hundreds of years, gold has been the store of value because of its rare and it's worth is long lasting. However, we are in the digital era and lots of digital assets are gaining traction. With that said, will BTC become the new store of value? Compared to gold, BTC brings in new value that challenges the traditional financial value storage. Gold was and is used because it's scarce and also valuable. BTC, on the other hand, is not only finite but also encompasses utility as well as technological innovation (Read more -BTC's value). So what are your thoughts? Will BTC replace gold?
Yeah, bitcoin seems to beat gold in every area.
But the main factor that comes in is the volatility of bitcoin and gold being stable. If there is a way to minimize risk (bitcoin is rather stable though) it would for sure overtake gold
Depends i guess. People who are not into crypto would prefer gold anyday but yes many people and business are preferring bitcoin right now
@giooo_6 I agree with that. Volatility seems to be the main issue with BTC. But it's scarcity and utility makes a worthy opponent of gold in terms of storing value. Also the era we are in favors BTC by a lot.
@kayden48 true. Some people don't wanna deal with cryptos at all. They is still some more work to be done to bring more on board and encourage adoption. It will take a while. Probably in a few decades though or maybe another century. I don't know.
I think Bitcoin could potentially become a new store of value, especially for those who value digital assets and decentralized systems. Unlike gold, Bitcoin offers technological innovation and can be easily transferred across borders, which adds to its appeal. However, gold has a long history and tangible presence that BTC lacks, making it still a favorite for many as a hedge against economic uncertainty. The real question is whether Bitcoin can gain widespread acceptance and stability to match gold's timeless appeal. It's a debate that really boils down to trust and perception in the financial landscape.
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I don't think it will replace gold. It's too volatile!
Plus, my wedding ring isn't made out of BTC...
I do still hold BTC though, you never know what's going to happen with it!
Bitcoin has become a huge valuable asset in the digital market especially in the modern era. It's no so far off that we start seeing them take over at this point.
I can't see Bitcoin ever replacing gold because as other members have said here it is too volatile. One of the reasons that gold is so popular is because it is seen as a smart investment that is not affected by inflation and other variables. We are not comparing like with like here.
@graham yeah agree i would stick with gold. And believe that alot doesnt understand or even use crypto that extensively
Bitcoin definitely has some unique qualities that set it apart from gold, like its tech-driven value and scarcity. It might not completely replace gold, but it’s definitely reshaping how we think about storing value.
i don't think bitcoin will ever replace gold. when quantum computer arrives, its all over for cryptocurrencies.
gold has a long history and tangible presence that BTC lacks, making it still a favorite for many as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
I like this ☝🏾 point. Gold has been tested and proven and it's history is unquestionable. I think with time BTc will catch up. Besides, we are continuously progressing from a tech point of view. Adoption will definitely catch up.
@adtya haha. Let's wait and see. Some people are not ready to embrace this change yet. It might take a while.
