Bitcoins is also in news in India because of the decision taken by their government and hence people are now moving towards saving money in the form of bitcoins and gold. Smarter people prefer BTC and stubborn people choose gold.
smart people invest in both and only uninformed or those with very little amount of money invest in one of these.
the experienced investors always suggest that when you are investing your money you should diversify. but if you have a very small amount, then choose one and stick with that one. and that is what most people are doing.