#数字资产市场动态 Don't be carried away by market sentiment; look at the data rationally.
Here's a comparison over the past ten years:
2015 Gold $38/gram vs Bitcoin $430 2016 Gold $41/gram vs Bitcoin $960 2017 Gold $42/gram vs Bitcoin $14,000 2018 Gold $39/gram vs Bitcoin $3,800 2019 Gold $45/gram vs Bitcoin $7,200 2020 Gold $60/gram vs Bitcoin $29,000 2021 Gold $58/gram vs Bitcoin $46,000 2022 Gold $58/gram vs Bitcoin $16,500 2023 Gold $63/gram vs Bitcoin $42,000 2024 Gold $80/gram vs Bitcoin $94,000
By December 30, 2025, the situation becomes even more interesting—gold buyback prices have soared to $138/gram, retail prices even breaking through $200/gram, while Bitcoin hovers around $88,000.
From the data, gold has increased by 306% over ten years, while Bitcoin's growth exceeds 20,000%. Sounds like Bitcoin is winning big? But there's a key issue: gold's path is very stable, steady without surprises; Bitcoin has experienced multiple 50% or more crashes, just the psychological pressure alone can drive many crazy.
So high returns ≠ good investment. One is a slow-appreciating old antique, the other is a rollercoaster digital asset. You need to think clearly about what kind of volatility you can accept.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 6h ago
Gold is stable, but its limited gains are not very exciting; Bitcoin's volatility is more thrilling. Those with a good mindset enjoy the gains, while those with a bad mindset just lie on the ground.
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BlockBargainHunter
· 6h ago
Everyone wants the thrill of a roller coaster, but being able to sit on the butt is the key
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CryptoFortuneTeller
· 6h ago
Gold is as steady as an old man, while Bitcoin jumps around like a madman. That's the difference. I just want to ask those who chase highs every day, can you really withstand the psychological pressure of a 50% cut?
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RebaseVictim
· 6h ago
20,000% sounds great, but my crypto buddies who got in back in 2017 are still emotionally devastated. It's really no joke.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 6h ago
A 20,000% increase sounds exciting, but I've stayed up through so many late nights tracking gas to avoid paying miner tips, and I still haven't caught the bottom. Volatility... really can drive people crazy.
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GateUser-3824aa38
· 7h ago
20000% sounds great, but I still can't sleep damn it.
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POAPlectionist
· 7h ago
20000% looks exciting, but only those with a strong enough heart can hold on. I can't withstand this volatility.
#数字资产市场动态 Don't be carried away by market sentiment; look at the data rationally.
Here's a comparison over the past ten years:
2015 Gold $38/gram vs Bitcoin $430
2016 Gold $41/gram vs Bitcoin $960
2017 Gold $42/gram vs Bitcoin $14,000
2018 Gold $39/gram vs Bitcoin $3,800
2019 Gold $45/gram vs Bitcoin $7,200
2020 Gold $60/gram vs Bitcoin $29,000
2021 Gold $58/gram vs Bitcoin $46,000
2022 Gold $58/gram vs Bitcoin $16,500
2023 Gold $63/gram vs Bitcoin $42,000
2024 Gold $80/gram vs Bitcoin $94,000
By December 30, 2025, the situation becomes even more interesting—gold buyback prices have soared to $138/gram, retail prices even breaking through $200/gram, while Bitcoin hovers around $88,000.
From the data, gold has increased by 306% over ten years, while Bitcoin's growth exceeds 20,000%. Sounds like Bitcoin is winning big? But there's a key issue: gold's path is very stable, steady without surprises; Bitcoin has experienced multiple 50% or more crashes, just the psychological pressure alone can drive many crazy.
So high returns ≠ good investment. One is a slow-appreciating old antique, the other is a rollercoaster digital asset. You need to think clearly about what kind of volatility you can accept.