Although the crypto industry has changed dramatically in its decade-long lifespan, the narrative surrounding Bitcoin (BTC), along with its cardinal value proposition. has been steady, more or less. Yet, there have been a few nuances. Case in point, over recent years, proponents of the cryptocurrency have been wishy-washy with the asset being a Store of Value…
The CEO of asset management firm US Global Investors has given his opinions on the Bitcoin and wider crypto market, and how it relates to that of gold. Frank Holmes is of the belief that digital currencies are fast becoming an “alternative asset class”, just like the shiny, precious metal. However, Holmes has apparently not…
Leading crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments has recently launched a campaign attempting to dissuade investors from gold whilst demonstrating the advantages of digital assets such as Bitcoin. The latest effort depicts Richard Nixon with words to the effect that gold wasn’t good enough for Nixon, so it isn’t a good investment today. The problem…
Grayscale Investments, a crypto asset fund overseen by Barry Silbert, has announced that it will launch an advertising campaign in a few weeks that takes aim squarely a gold investors. The advert compares the futuristic investment vehicle of Bitcoin and other digital currencies with the historic store of value gold. Although the advertisement is for…
Bitcoin has blindsided bankers and brokers alike, due to its ability to bring substantial and unheard of returns on investments made in the new, emerging financial technology. It’s been compared to a number of other financial assets, including tech stocks, and has been positioned as the digital version of gold. However, returns made on other…
Bitcoin has been pitched as, and has the potential to be a lot of things: a global crypto currency; a store of value; and digital gold. However, as one of the world’s most prominent precious metal-focused investment firms drops crypto as a whole, Bitcoin’s positioning as digital gold may be in trouble. Goldmoney Drops Crypto,…
Crypto’s most fervent crusaders have sought to keep their heads up in this drastic, bone-crushing bear market. While optimism has often taken the form of the “institutional herd is coming” narrative, a number of Bitcoin (BTC) natives have begun to revisit the asset’s underlying value proposition. And no, in their eyes, BTC isn’t digital cash.…
Since Bitcoin (BTC) seemingly lost its value proposition as a form of digital cash, investors have searched high and low, doing their utmost best to determine what defines the world-renowned cryptocurrency. While the search hasn’t produced any definitive results or conclusions, a discussion has begun to mount regarding Bitcoin’s status as the second coming of gold,…
A recent report in the Wall Street Journal details how Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly mainstream asset and is starting to develop strong correlations with traditional assets, including Gold. The report cites the increase in institutional funding, increasing venture capitalist (VC) investments, and growing mainstream adoption as possible factors behind its increasing correlation with traditional markets. Despite…
Recent global economic concerns and stock market volatility seem to have increased demand for gold as a safe haven asset. The price of the precious metal hit its highest level since June in the yesterday’s trading session. Investors are turning to the historical store of value in rising numbers to protect their wealth amid geopolitical…