Bitcoin remains the safe-heaven asset

[BitGoba]

The chart above shows the relationship between Bitcoin vs Gold since the US/Isreal vs Iran war started which had affected the global market with the energy sector the most affected.

Since the start of the war over over three weeks ago, bitcoin has gone up over 30% against Gold.

Why am I bringing this stats? this is simply to remind newbies and everyone who might have read many bitcoin slander articles  during the Gold bullish period early this year (2026) where it even got a new ATH at $5,000+ per ounce, when many haters or anti- bitcoiners accused bitcoin of not been a store of value, with haters like Peter Schiff even calling for dumping of bitcoin to invest into silver then.

Now look at the performance of Bitcoin amidst the world crisis? What more can a store of value offer.


This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

Gold served as money for thousands of years, but it eventually failed as money. Because of the limitations of gold as money., paper money and banks emerged. Fiat currencies started as paper token banknotes on gold  represented gold that was stored in bank vaults.

Over time, bankers gained the power to print these paper claims without real backing, because no one could truly verify how much gold was actually in the vaults. That gave them effectively unlimited control  You have the power to create money out of nothing.

Gold is not useless it will continue to be used in industry, jewelry, and other applications. But it is no longer practical as money, because Bitcoin is a far superior form of money.Today, at least 95% of gold’s value comes from monetary demand, not from jewelry or industrial use.

[Akbarkoe]

The difference is that, bitcoin was already down from its peak before the war started, whereas gold had a drop now. Not saying that bitcoin isn't a safe haven product, of course it is, just saying this is bigger than normal, normally it should be less than this.

I understand things may not be that easy to fix, and takes time for bitcoin to react, but we are not going down when we were expected to because of the war as well. These are all things that matter a lot and should be something that we need to consider as a possibility.

The decline in the price of bitcoin is not strange, this is the maintenance of the bitcoin price cycle which is on a 4-year cycle, so the decline in bitcoin is very natural, in terms of movement it will definitely be different from gold but the most important thing is that bitcoin always prints a new ATH in the size of 4 years so yes it has its own advantages in terms of value and has a different polarization, both are value protectors with different movements, gold is more stable in price fluctuations when compared, but Bitcoin is much more profitable when we can buy at low prices.
The war will end even though we don't know how long the war lasts, it's just that the longer the war the less it affects bitcoin, for example in the war between Ukraine and Russia, the first start did make a very crazy reaction but when it went on for a long time the investors ignored it even though until today it is still a war, this will also happen to the war.

[DanWalker]

The war will end even though we don't know how long the war lasts, it's just that the longer the war the less it affects bitcoin, for example in the war between Ukraine and Russia, the first start did make a very crazy reaction but when it went on for a long time the investors ignored it even though until today it is still a war, this will also happen to the war.

Because Bitcoin is affected not only by war but also by other macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and adoption.

That applies to all types of assets as well as the global economy. Although the Russia-Ukraine war has entered its fifth year, the economy and stock are no longer interested in the conflict, not just Bitcoin.
Similarly, the economy and markets will soon adapt and will no longer be affected by the war in the Middle East, regardless of whether it ends or not.

[YOSHIE]

This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

Of course, if the country or the world is fine, you go to Reputation and look at the threads created and the inactive members are mostly from Iran, if situations like that don't stop, the internet is down, the electricity is down, the buildings are destroyed, the economy is destroyed, can we still sayBitcoin is a safe asset.

What if the third world war happens, you sit down, sleeping bombs fall next to you, what do you want to say about Bitcoin, I consider digital currency safe as long as internet access runs normally as well as human life in general, it is not safe for Bitcoin assets ifhappened like the Hiroshima bomb.

[SamReomo]

Why do you think Bitcoin and crypto will not be significantly affected by war? Can you explain? What are the difference between them that make you believe war cannot have a significant impact on this market?

That's my own thinking and even if war affects crypto and Bitcoin then that affect will be much less than other assets. The reason war won't affect Bitcoin and crypto is their digital nature, the Bitcoin isn't centralized and it'll continue to perform similarly as an asset or payment method even in war situations.

The miners will still mine Bitcoin despite any wars and the users who use Bitcoin will continue using it even in wars, in fact during wars it use can increase because it's easy to transfer Bitcoin than fiat. The investors because of whom Bitcoin is at such high values right now will most probably accumulate more Bitcoin during the dips and thus it will grow in value even in wars. I know wars can temporarily affect Bitcoin value but not in long term.

[Cryptomultiplier]

This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

Of course, if the country or the world is fine, you go to Reputation and look at the threads created and the inactive members are mostly from Iran, if situations like that don't stop, the internet is down, the electricity is down, the buildings are destroyed, the economy is destroyed, can we still sayBitcoin is a safe asset.

What if the third world war happens, you sit down, sleeping bombs fall next to you, what do you want to say about Bitcoin, I consider digital currency safe as long as internet access runs normally as well as human life in general, it is not safe for Bitcoin assets ifhappened like the Hiroshima bomb.

I don't pray for a worse case scenario where both Bitcoin, cash in the bank, gold items or value and silver become worthless because live is more important.
For now,  Bitcoin remains a safety asset as long as there's Internet and with the innovation of cold wallets, it even becomes safer to migrate with if the keys or seed phrases are still intact.

[tread93]

The chart above shows the relationship between Bitcoin vs Gold since the US/Isreal vs Iran war started which had affected the global market with the energy sector the most affected.

Since the start of the war over over three weeks ago, bitcoin has gone up over 30% against Gold.

Why am I bringing this stats? this is simply to remind newbies and everyone who might have read many bitcoin slander articles  during the Gold bullish period early this year (2026) where it even got a new ATH at $5,000+ per ounce, when many haters or anti- bitcoiners accused bitcoin of not been a store of value, with haters like Peter Schiff even calling for dumping of bitcoin to invest into silver then.

Now look at the performance of Bitcoin amidst the world crisis? What more can a store of value offer.


This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

Wow this is great I cant wait to shove this graph in their faces haha this recent gold drop had to have helped bitcoins case though recently.  Man the markets have just been depressing to watch lately havent they? Ugh. Wish we could all just get a fat stack of cash and coast! But where is the fun in that? I want to earn it. Stay on your grind youngs!

[Popkon6]

The chart above shows the relationship between Bitcoin vs Gold since the US/Isreal vs Iran war started which had affected the global market with the energy sector the most affected.

Since the start of the war over over three weeks ago, bitcoin has gone up over 30% against Gold.

Why am I bringing this stats? this is simply to remind newbies and everyone who might have read many bitcoin slander articles  during the Gold bullish period early this year (2026) where it even got a new ATH at $5,000+ per ounce, when many haters or anti- bitcoiners accused bitcoin of not been a store of value, with haters like Peter Schiff even calling for dumping of bitcoin to invest into silver then.

Now look at the performance of Bitcoin amidst the world crisis? What more can a store of value offer.


This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

If we compare Bitcoin and gold, then of course it will never be a short-term comparison, but we will give the most priority over the long term. If you look at the price of gold in the last two years, it has been the best and has increased, and if you look more at the past, gold has never been able to reach a good position. That is, gold is not suitable enough for investment.
If we talk about Bitcoin, then of course if we look at the past, Bitcoin has reached the highest good and highest price. And it is suitable enough to invest in Bitcoin and it is possible to trade Bitcoin at any time and in any situation. So we will definitely give the most priority to Bitcoin investment based on long-term performance.

[DanWalker]

That's my own thinking and even if war affects crypto and Bitcoin then that affect will be much less than other assets. The reason war won't affect Bitcoin and crypto is their digital nature, the Bitcoin isn't centralized and it'll continue to perform similarly as an asset or payment method even in war situations.

Bitcoin decentralization lies in its network, not its price. Like other asset classes, the price of bitcoin depend on cash flow, monetary policy, and investor sentiment. Its price is not decentralized.

Assets classified as risky will be affected even more severely.

The miners will still mine Bitcoin despite any wars and the users who use Bitcoin will continue using it even in wars, in fact during wars it use can increase because it's easy to transfer Bitcoin than fiat. The investors because of whom Bitcoin is at such high values right now will most probably accumulate more Bitcoin during the dips and thus it will grow in value even in wars. I know wars can temporarily affect Bitcoin value but not in long term.

Was gold mining interrupted during wartime? Will leading companies like Apple and Microsoft stop working? No

All the wars currently taking place globally are simply wars between two countries or regions. This isnt a world war, so people arent going to switch to bitcoin instead of fiat just for that reason.

[Hanadawa]

This thread isn’t about comparing bitcoin to any asset but stating clearly that bitcoin bearish moments shouldn’t be used to undermine its value and potential.

Of course, if the country or the world is fine, you go to Reputation and look at the threads created and the inactive members are mostly from Iran, if situations like that don't stop, the internet is down, the electricity is down, the buildings are destroyed, the economy is destroyed, can we still sayBitcoin is a safe asset.
What if the third world war happens, you sit down, sleeping bombs fall next to you, what do you want to say about Bitcoin, I consider digital currency safe as long as internet access runs normally as well as human life in general, it is not safe for Bitcoin assets ifhappened like the Hiroshima bomb.

I don't pray for a worse case scenario where both Bitcoin, cash in the bank, gold items or value and silver become worthless because live is more important.
For now,  Bitcoin remains a safety asset as long as there's Internet and with the innovation of cold wallets, it even becomes safer to migrate with if the keys or seed phrases are still intact.

I pray that the worst-case scenario doesn't happen, but on the other hand, mathematically, I think a World War III situation where the internet goes down and the economy collapses is unlikely. If the war escalates and nuclear powers begin using lethal weapons, the greatest impact will be felt by the belligerent countries, and even then, not all of their allies will suffer significant losses. I think any nuclear power would try not to use them because of international agreements and the consequences of global condemnation. So, so far, Bitcoin remains quite relevant as a safe-haven asset in war situations like the current one.

In a crisis, I still see gold as a very viable hedge because it is accepted almost worldwide. However, if you want to move large amounts of money and evacuate somewhere due to conflict, gold is not a practical solution because it is very risky to carry several kilos of gold in your bag. Bitcoin is much more practical and mobile, because you can move any amount of your assets seamlessly, simply by carrying a cold wallet or remembering a seed phrase.

[vanesha]

Although market capitalists still point to gold as the dominant currency, under certain circumstances, Bitcoin actually gains the upper hand. One possible reason why Bitcoin is superior to gold in times of war is its lack of physical material, making it easier to store. Bitcoin is weightless; it only requires two things: internet access and personal wallet access. Millions of dollars can be stored in it, something gold currently cannot match. As powerful as gold is, its physical nature is a drawback.

[MusaPk]

Although market capitalists still point to gold as the dominant currency, under certain circumstances, Bitcoin actually gains the upper hand. One possible reason why Bitcoin is superior to gold in times of war is its lack of physical material, making it easier to store. Bitcoin is weightless; it only requires two things: internet access and personal wallet access. Millions of dollars can be stored in it, something gold currently cannot match. As powerful as gold is, its physical nature is a drawback.

If thats the case then this war must have taken price of Bitcoin to new ATHs but we have seen that since start of Iran-USA war price of Bitcoin remain mostly unaffected. I don't think that Bitcoin has grown to level that we can start saying that it is superior to gold. Just see market cap of gold vs Bitcoin and we can easily see which one is superior. Bitcoin has its own advantages that gold is not offering at the moment but that doesn't mean its superior to gold. Bitcoin is growing continuously for last 17 years and in future we can say its superior to gold provided its market cap surpasses that of gold and its legalised by governments all around the world. 

[puloweh555]

Bitcoin remains a safe haven digital asset because of it tremendous increase in value and consistency when it comes to market price and network security, we can't compare other coins with bitcoin because they are on a pirate copy of what bitcoin has established already, that is why when you invest in it, you don't allow fear to take over your conscience, instead you have to hold until the market rises and make the necessary profitability you required from choosing your investment in Bitcoin and then sell in profit.

To overcome our fear of Bitcoin we need to learn more about it, especially its history over the years and its halving cycles. This will help us eliminate our fear. When a war breaks out like now market volatility will naturally occur, but Bitcoin has weathered all the storms and proven itself as a valuable asset. This is also why Bitcoin remains stable during wars even tending to rise as many people seek safe-haven assets, especially since BTC is easy to buy and sell.

Why Bitcoin can be a hedge? It's often declared dead by global mainstream media with some even deliberately trying to bring it down. But in reality, Bitcoin continues to grow even during wars. This means people are beginning to realize that Bitcoin is an asset of the future. Gold can be mined, oil can be extracted, stocks can be added and fiat currencies can be subject to inflation. But Bitcoin is the only asset with a fixed supply. There are only 21 million bitcoins in the world and it will never increase.

[Die_empty]

Although market capitalists still point to gold as the dominant currency, under certain circumstances, Bitcoin actually gains the upper hand. One possible reason why Bitcoin is superior to gold in times of war is its lack of physical material, making it easier to store. Bitcoin is weightless; it only requires two things: internet access and personal wallet access. Millions of dollars can be stored in it, something gold currently cannot match. As powerful as gold is, its physical nature is a drawback.

We can go ahead giving several reasons why Bitcoin is a better asset than gold. These arguments have gained more attention because Bitcoin has gained more attention than gold recently. But we should know that Bitcoin is a new asset that is still gaining greater adoption. More people see gold as a better hedge against inflation.

Gold's physical nature could be a challenge but you can still buy gold shares.  Don't forget that gold has greater acceptance than Bitcoin. Some areas don't have Internet and other facilities that make the Bitcoin transition successful.

[DiMarxist]

Bitcoin remains of asset that works very well as a store of value. And looking at the performance of Bitcoin this period of crisis using the Iran/ Israel war it could be deduce from the chat that Bitcoin has performed excellently well. When war comes that is were you see the value of storing your money in something that will be considered as a safe heaven. Because when war comes alot of things are destroyed and even the banking sector is affected, that is when you see the value of assets like Bitcoin that is not affected by war as it acts against the effects of war because Bitcoin is not controlled by any government.

[EL MOHA]

Those are your own opinion and standard, and I respect them. But you can not impose that on others and force people to do what you want.

In global finance, safe haven asset are those assets that are recognized worldwide. They are able to maintain their value during times of crisis, are highly liquid and are less affected by inflation or economic fluctuation. To date, only gold has proven this.

Those are my opinion and standard and there have been no where in this thread where this opinion has been imposed on users or have asked any one to actually invest into it, or even compared it to gold, as it was strictly stated in the thread.

Yes I agree with you that worldwide recognition is actually needed but aside that recognition what other qualities have you listed that bitcoin in the span of it over 15 years existence has it not accomplished, is it been less affected during inflation? Or economic fluctuations? The only argument we can actually have is that bitcoin hasn’t done this for far too long and it needs more years. But that doesn’t actually stops me from believing that it’s a safe heaven and store of value for me

Gold is a safe Haven asset, while Bitcoin? It's going there, but not right now. Also, that small data isn't enough to say that Bitcoin can be the safe haven asset now - and even better than Gold. Let's also not forget the fact that Bitcoin went down from $126,000 to as low as $59,000 in just a few months while Gold on the other hand continuously went up to as high as $5,000. How will you argue with that then?

This is exactly what this thread is all about, when bitcoin was on bearish sentiment it was never fair to compare it to gold or even do that during bullish market period for any of the asset but bitcoin was actually made to look like a pump and dump coin when Gold was raising, and right now the two assets actually are facing reverse case scenarios at the moment which is why the thread says do not compare them against each other because they have different market trends. When Gold is bullish bitcoin might be bearish and vice versa