I love Bitcoin and all the potential it offers... But unfortunately if I had to choose between Bitcoin and Gold and only be able to buy one I would have to go with Gold. Only because it would be so much easier selling the gold and converting it to Fiat currency if needed. I can basically walk into any gold broker with an American Eagle gold coin and walk out with cash in hand. Bitcoin still needs electronic transfer of some kind to make it to your hand. There's also the.local meet up method but that's much shader than going to a reputable gold broker.