Bitcoin vs Gold Statistics 2026: How the Two Assets Compare
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Bitcoin and gold are often placed side by side as stores of value. Both have a limited supply, and neither is run by a central bank. They differ in age, price swings, size and the way people hold them. This article looks at the numbers behind that comparison. It uses data from Bitbo, Ledger, FXStreet and other pages, with most prices taken from early October 2026. The figures come from different sources and different dates, so some numbers vary slightly. Where that happens, the article says so. Key Bitcoin vs Gold Statistics One bitcoin was worth about 20.12 ounces of gold on October 7, 2026. Bitcoin’s market cap was about 5.4% of gold’s market cap. The BTC/gold ratio is about 50% below its December 2024 high of 40.1 ounces.
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