Bitcoin market cap of $1.63T vs $29T in above-ground gold
- —Bitcoin market cap stands at $1.63 trillion versus $29 trillion for above-ground gold
- —BTC volatility was 48% versus 30% for gold futures from August 2025 to February 2026
- —Maximum drawdown over the same period was 50% for BTC and 13% for gold
- —Above-ground gold supply has grown about 1.7% a year over the past 25 years
Why it matters: The gold comparison remains central to debates over bitcoin's maturity, but BTC volatility still runs well above the metal's.
Source: TokenPost