Gold has been a widely recognized store of value for thousands of years, whereas Bitcoin only sprung into existence in 2009.
Many investors consider Bitcoin to be a digital version of gold because of its decentralized nature and capped supply.
However, in the face of heightened political and economic uncertainty last year, Bitcoin wasn't investors' ****** et of choice.
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Gold is a precious metal, and it has been considered a store of value for ages because of its scarcity. Even to this day, investors buy it hand over fist during times of heightened pol