Over a decade, Bitcoin has outperformed gold, rising 13,693% compared to gold’s 156%. Bitcoin’s price surged from about $250 in 2015 to $84,000 in 2025, while gold increased from $1,200 to $3,330. Cryptocurrency’s smaller market capitalisation makes it more sensitive to capital flows, unlike gold which boasts a market cap over $22 trillion.
Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable increase over the last decade, boasting a rise of 13,693% when compared to gold. Crypto entrepreneur Ted highlights this divergence between the two assets between April 2015 and April 2025, drawing the attention of investors globally. In 2015, Bitcoin was priced at $200-$250 while gold hovered around $1,200-$1,300 per ounce.
Fast forward to the present, the value of Bitcoin has surged to approximately $84,000 per coin, marking a staggering 33,500% increase. During this period, Bitcoin even reached a peak of nearly $109,000. Ted points out that just a decade ago, one Bitcoin was equivalent to one ounce of gold, underlining the dramatic shift in value since then.
In contrast, gold’s performance has been more subdued, increasing by only 156% over the same timeframe. Despite its lower volatility, gold’s appeal lies in its reputation for reliability and inflation resistance over extended periods. For historical context, in 1933, gold was valued at $20.67 per ounce, growing gradually to around $3,330 per ounce by 2025.
Bitcoin’s track record is starkly different, starting at $1 in 2011 and soaring to $84,000 by 2025. This rapid rise has sparked both excitement and skepticism among financial analysts regarding the sustainability of such growth. Analyst Belle cites a significant contrast in market behaviours, attributing this to the larger market capitalisation of gold, which is over $22 trillion, providing stability against short-term fluctuations.
Recently, gold demonstrated its market heft by adding $1 trillion to its capital in just one day. In comparison, Bitcoin’s current market capitalisation stands at approximately $1.667 trillion, significantly smaller and more reactive to capital flows. If Bitcoin were to experience a similar one-day $1 trillion capital boost, its unit price could potentially jump from $84,000 to $135,000.
