- Bitcoin’s market cap hits $1.87T, overtaking Alphabet, trading at $93,500.
- Gold holds a $12.9T market cap, valued at $2,150 per ounce.
- Bitcoin’s volatility contrasts with gold’s stability, highlighting their complementary roles.
Bitcoin Overtakes Alphabet
As of April 23, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) and gold remain at the forefront but in different positions within international portfolios.
The market capitalization of Bitcoin has just broken Alphabet’s valuation to stand at about $1.87 trillion and solidify its place as the fifth-largest asset globally.
Gold, for its part, holds an estimated value of $12.9 trillion, reinforcing its historical position as the safe-haven asset of choice.
Bitcoin’s approach to almost $100,000 per coin testifies to increased institutional demand and increasing acceptance of digital assets.
Trading during the day saw BTC around $93,500 on the back of encouraging signs from the EU’s forthcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation and new talk about U.S. policy towards digital money.
Gold’s Stability vs. Bitcoin’s Volatility:
Conversely, gold traded around $2,150 per ounce on the back of geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and defensive positioning before a forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
Volatility is still the hallmark of Bitcoin. Its price fluctuations create chances for the big upsides but also present considerable risk. On the other hand, gold’s price action is more subdued, providing stable, if dull, returns.
This has caused many investors to see Bitcoin and gold as complementary assets: gold the portfolio anchor during times of uncertainty, with Bitcoin providing the potential for a large move.
Even as Bitcoin shot up into the limelight, it would not replace gold altogether. The long-standing rule book governing gold, central banking reserves, and a history going back millennia accord a certain cache that digital forms have not entirely achieved.
Alternatively, both asset classes are also set to survive together. Stability in gold would remain attractive for risk-averse investors, while the growth in Bitcoin would allure those prepared to take greater risks for the reward of significant payoff.
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