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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Will Bitcoin replace Gold someday?
by
Asuspawer09
on 04/08/2020, 19:37:52 UTC
In these times of turmoil, Gold is reaching new ATHs in price. But Bitcoin doesn't leave behind, as it quickly recovered to its "pre-COVID" prices on the market. It's today where Bitcoin prices are relatively stable. With a limited supply of only 21 million coins, hardened security, and a focus on decentralization, Bitcoin is often viewed by many as the successor of Gold. One of Bitcoin's greatest benefits on top of Gold, is portability. You can virtually carry your Bitcoin with you safely when travelling, without anyone noticing. That's not the case with Gold, as you'd need to carry physical bullion with you. Other than portability, Gold and Bitcoin are very much alike.

Do you think that Bitcoin will be able to replace Gold someday? As we shift into the "intangible" world, people will "ditch" physical stuff in exchange for digital items. Bitcoin can become the new digital Gold which serves as a safe-haven asset (store of value) in times of need. COVID-19 will greatly encourage people to adopt Bitcoin over Gold as their next store of value of choice. Thoughts? Huh

Probably not, I think bitcoin has a big potential in the future becoming a top digital currency as we can see the bitcoin adaptation.

But I think gold is especial replacing gold is difficult and I don't think bitcoin could do that even when bitcoin is already at the top currency in the future. Having a physical thing like gold is the difference of both, owning bitcoin is just owning an imaginary gold that is just depending in the demand of the investors.