Is Bitcoin Really Threatened by Gold?

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0xNodeMember
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#1Sep 12, 2017, 06:50 AM
China is all about gold lately, and it seems like they're trying to take a shot at Bitcoin. Gold is hitting new highs while Bitcoin is just... struggling. The US is pushing for Bitcoin's adoption. Can Bitcoin ever outshine gold as the safe asset and grab a bigger market cap?
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mr_bearNewbie
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#2Sep 12, 2017, 12:45 PM
Do we even need Bitcoin's market cap to match or exceed gold's to see some real adoption? Maybe we need to rethink this whole rivalry thing...
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#3Sep 12, 2017, 02:55 PM
Yo, I’m Dogedegen, and let me tell you something. Gold is just plain boring. There's practically an infinite supply of it, and let’s be real, it kinda sucks. You only like it because society’s drilled it into you since day one. That’s all I got, thanks for coming to my TED talk.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#4Sep 12, 2017, 04:28 PM
We can’t predict the future, but gold is still king right now. More countries might turn to gold, especially since China seems to want to control everything. If governments embrace Bitcoin like they do gold, it could be a big deal because Bitcoin is way easier to spend.
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#5Sep 12, 2017, 08:10 PM
Wait, are you saying China’s gold investments are about taking down Bitcoin? Nah, that’s not how it works. Gold and Bitcoin are on different playing fields. China’s into gold like a lot of places, and they've been hoarding it for years. They’ve tried to clamp down on Bitcoin, but it just keeps on rising.
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samlaserFull Member
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#6Sep 12, 2017, 08:47 PM
Buying gold doesn’t mean China’s trying to destroy Bitcoin. They’re completely different assets. Honestly, Bitcoin’s not going away. More people, companies, and even countries are looking to stack some Bitcoin. China can keep doing its thing; Bitcoin’s still gonna grow.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#7Sep 12, 2017, 09:12 PM
I really don't get where you're coming from with this China-Bitcoin thing. How is investing in boring gold gonna take down Bitcoin? I’m telling you, the more investors get into Bitcoin, the more it’ll climb. It’s not struggling; it’s just on a journey.
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#8Sep 14, 2017, 08:54 AM
The current state of Bitcoin isn’t tied to what China or the US or gold is doing. Bitcoin is a virtual currency that’s perfect for online stuff, while gold is just... bulky. You need to physically hold gold or trust it’s stored somewhere. Bitcoin’s way easier to use.
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dan2011Newbie
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#9Sep 14, 2017, 01:55 PM
Gold is like a threat to Bitcoin, sure. When gold prices go up, investors feel safer with it because it’s stable. Bitcoin is way more volatile. But they both have their perks. Gold has history, and Bitcoin is the new kid on the block with scarcity.
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#10Sep 14, 2017, 06:24 PM
It’s a total myth that gold is a threat to Bitcoin. Both can coexist depending on how the market shifts. Plus, China’s just doing what they think is right for them, and let’s not forget the impact of certain policies.
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basedbyteNewbie
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#11Sep 16, 2017, 01:48 AM
I just checked Bitcoin’s price, and it shot up recently! People keep saying Bitcoin is struggling, but it’s fighting back. It’s not even close to its ATH. Just look at when it hit those highs earlier this month.
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#12Sep 16, 2017, 08:06 AM
Bitcoin's like a peer-to-peer asset, while gold's history is ancient. Only a few had access to gold ages ago. Governments might hold gold, but Bitcoin makes way more sense for transactions. It’s not just about storing value anymore.
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#13Sep 17, 2017, 01:02 PM
Gold's never been a threat to Bitcoin. Both are investment options now. China’s just viewing gold as a stable asset, especially with everything going on globally. Doesn’t mean Bitcoin’s losing its shine.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#14Sep 17, 2017, 05:48 PM
Buying gold doesn’t mean you want to kill Bitcoin. If they wanted that, they’d have to try much harder. Gold’s been around forever, so yeah, it’s safer than Bitcoin right now, but that doesn’t mean Bitcoin’s not attractive.
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eric23Newbie
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#15Sep 17, 2017, 10:50 PM
China investing in gold is more about strategy than taking down Bitcoin. They’re just looking for ways to hedge against the dollar. Gold’s a solid asset, but Bitcoin’s potential is massive.
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sat_2018Full Member
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#16Sep 18, 2017, 02:05 AM
Gold’s been here for centuries, while Bitcoin is just getting started. Sure, it’s tough for Bitcoin to outmatch gold now, but with everything going digital, it’s only a matter of time.
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fewunderstandLegendary
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#17Sep 20, 2017, 06:03 AM
This is way too short-term thinking. Bitcoin has shown higher profitability over longer periods. It’s not struggling. Remember those ATHs? It’s just correcting after a big run.
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alexsatNewbie
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#18Sep 20, 2017, 09:23 AM
Should we really be asking if Bitcoin is a threat to gold? I mean, Bitcoin’s the digital version with a lot of the same features. It’s a hedge against inflation, while gold is more government-owned.
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fudbusterSenior Member
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#19Sep 20, 2017, 03:42 PM
Let’s flip this around. Bitcoin is often called digital gold, and it’s seen as inflation-resistant just like gold. It’s not a matter of competition; they could actually work together in the long run.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#20Sep 20, 2017, 05:59 PM
Instead of thinking that gold is a bigger threat to Bitcoin, we should know for one that Bitcoin is called digital gold and it is often seen as an inflation resistant store of value just as gold is and will continue to be very relevant in the currency market. Instead of considering gold a competition to Bitcoin, we can see them as partners in the category of long term investment, because they are just like two sides of a coin with gold being analog and Bitcoin being a digital currency of value.
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