Gold in general is no better. The value of gold is nothing more than a result of a global consensus - at the moment everyone agrees to consider gold a measure of value, simply because this measure is in some form or another necessary. If we assume a utopian situation, that tomorrow everyone agrees that gold is not such a measure, then it will be good only for the production of quality wires and trinkets.
The btc is gaining momentum for exactly the same reason - the global consensus towards the btc is constantly being strengthened. In this case, unlike gold, the cue-ball is not only a measure of value, but also a settlement system, and gold is not a competitor for this parameter
Bitcoin is an online virtual currency built by Blockchain technology, it has many advantages but also many disadvantages. The level of volatility and always manipulated by the rich, so it is hazardous for investors. Those who buy gold because they want to keep their money with a stable value so Bitcoin too volatile for user needs.