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It is interesting lately that Gold is underperforming many other commodities. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged pass the US$20000 resistance and swiftly hit $21000 last night. At this moment, the electrical cost of mining one bitcoin is about US$4000 so people will rather "bitcoin" than bitcoin.
Gold is also supposed to be a safe heaven and store of value especially global central banks have to QE over US$2 trillion in the next 12 months. Now, Bitcoin is supposed to do these wonders and provide better liquidity. Try selling physical gold and you will vomit blood with all the price-spreads and less-transparent middlemen.
Did Bitcoin cannibalize gold's prospective investors in this aspect?
It is interesting lately that Gold is underperforming many other commodities. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged pass the US$20000 resistance and swiftly hit $21000 last night. At this moment, the electrical cost of mining one bitcoin is about US$4000 so people will rather "bitcoin" than bitcoin.
Gold is also supposed to be a safe heaven and store of value especially global central banks have to QE over US$2 trillion in the next 12 months. Now, Bitcoin is supposed to do these wonders and provide better liquidity. Try selling physical gold and you will vomit blood with all the price-spreads and less-transparent middlemen.
Did Bitcoin cannibalize gold's prospective investors in this aspect?