30 Apr Bitcoin (BTC) Outperforms Gold in YTD Returns
In brief:
- The debate as to which asset between Gold and Bitcoin (BTC) is a better hedge during a financial crisis has found a testing environment as a result of the economic impact of COVID19.
- An analysis of both assets results in Bitcoin (BTC) outperforming Gold in Year-to-Date returns.
The question as to which asset between Gold and Bitcoin (BTC) is a better hedge during a financial crisis is finally being answered. The Coronavirus Induced global recession has provided the perfect testing ground to finally put to rest the debate as to which asset is a better store of value. The CEO of Pantera Capital, Dan Morehead, posted the following tweet that showcased that Bitcoin (BTC) was ahead of Gold in terms of Year-to-date returns.
#Bitcoin overtakes Gold Year-To-Date.
Bitcoin was born in a financial crisis. It will come of age in this one. pic.twitter.com/Lw2Sn9RtR1
— Dan Morehead (@dan_pantera) April 29, 2020