Bitcoin2026-07-24 10:10:1912 Years of Data Show Gold as the Defensive Asset While Bitcoin Keeps the High-Risk, High-Return ProfileA long-form comparison of gold and bitcoin argues that gold has held up better in recent macro stress, while bitcoin still delivers far higher long-term returns at the cost of deeper drawdowns and much higher volatility.260
Bitcoin ETFs2026-07-24 09:35:18Bitcoin ETFs Record Longest Inflow Streak Since October, $962.8M Poured in Six DaysU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged their longest net inflow streak since October 2025, reaching six consecutive days with $962.8 million cumulative since March 9. BTC surged over 12% in the same period.270
Grayscale2026-07-24 04:45:15Grayscale Says Bitcoin Still Trades More Like Tech Than Digital GoldGrayscale argues bitcoin is still behaving like a high-growth technology trade rather than a safe-haven asset, with price action tied to risk appetite, ETF outflows, and adoption expectations.280
Bitcoin2026-07-24 04:25:17JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Has Passed a Digital Gold Stress TestJPMorgan said Bitcoin showed safe-haven-like demand as the U.S.-Iran war entered its fourth week, while gold posted a historic losing streak and silver ETFs saw heavy redemptions.350
Mark Cuban2026-07-24 03:25:16Mark Cuban Cuts Most of His Bitcoin Holdings, Questions the Digital Gold ThesisMark Cuban said he has sold most of his Bitcoin holdings, arguing BTC has lost direction and failed to act like a better version of gold during market stress.380
geopolitics2026-07-24 01:30:16Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil to Two-Year Highs, Putting Bitcoin's Safe-Haven Status to the TestStrait of Hormuz bottlenecks push oil prices higher; Barclays warns Brent could hit $120. US DoD blacklists AI firm Anthropic. Bitcoin faces macro stress test as 'digital gold,' with safe-haven debate ongoing.570
Bitcoin2026-07-23 23:05:15Bitcoin’s 40% Drop Sparks Utility Debate: Speculation or Digital Gold?Bitcoin’s decline of over 40% from its October 2025 peak has revived debate among analysts and media about its real-world use. Nate Geraci says the focus now is purpose; Tom Essaye calls it pure speculation; Matt Hougan defends it as an early-stage store of value.620
Bitcoin2026-07-23 22:05:17Billionaire says seizure risk weakens Bitcoin’s digital gold narrativeFrank Giustra argues Bitcoin should not be treated like gold because crypto can still be traced and seized. The debate intensified after U.S. officials cited nearly $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures.610
