Bitcoin's Staggering Returns Since 2011
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has shown a 308,709x higher total return since 2011 compared to gold, according to recent data. While gold has been a traditional safe haven, bitcoin's performance has eclipsed not only gold but also stocks, real estate, and other top asset classes over the past decade.
2025 Performance: Bitcoin vs. Gold
- Bitcoin is up 25.2% year-to-date (YTD) as of Aug. 8, 2025.
- Gold leads with a 29% gain in the same period.
- Other asset classes like emerging market stocks (VWO) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) posted more modest gains of 15.6% and 12.7%, respectively.
Long-Term Dominance: 2011–2025
- Bitcoin's total return since 2011 is an astonishing 38,897,420%.
- Gold's cumulative return over the same period is 126%, trailing far behind bitcoin and even equity benchmarks like the Nasdaq 100 (1,101%).
- Bitcoin's annualized return since 2011 stands at 141.7%, compared to gold's 5.7%.
Expert Insights
Renowned trader Peter Brandt highlighted bitcoin's potential to surpass all fiat alternatives, calling it the "ultimate store of value." His comments reflect a growing belief in bitcoin's scarcity and decentralization as key drivers of its long-term outperformance.
Market Outlook
Bitcoin's ability to hold above $100,000 in 2025 while maintaining top-tier performance underscores its resilience. Traders are eyeing a retest of the year's peak near $123,000, while long-term holders see its historical gains as proof of its staying power.
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