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Bitcoin Beats Gold? 21M Cap Sparks Supply Shock

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Bitcoin vs gold has become, well, quite a hot topic these days, especially right now as many investors are desperately seeking some kind of protection against the ongoing inflation. The cryptocurrency’s fixed supply cap of exactly 21 million coins stands in pretty stark contrast to gold’s somewhat uncertain reserves, and this fundamental difference is actually sparking serious conversations about which asset might deliver better long-term value. Many experts are also suggesting that Bitcoin scarcity could trigger a significant supply shock as mainstream adoption continues to grow in the coming years. Also Read: AI Predicts XRP’s Price If It Becomes A Leading Crypto Under Trump’s Rule Bitcoin Vs Gold: Scarcity, Supply Shock, And Investment Impact Source: Watcher Guru The Scarcity Factor Gold’s value has traditionally come from its relative rarity, with mining operations becoming increasingly difficult and also more expensive over time. However, Bitcoin scarcity is mathe...

BlackRock IBIT Hits $50B with Bitcoin ETF: A Game-Changer for Crypto Investments

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF hit a record $50 billion in just 228 days. This fast growth shows how Bitcoin investment is changing, with less crypto market volatility. Bitcoin’s price rose above $100,000 as more banks and firms started investing. These changes mark a turning point for cryptocurrency security in traditional finance. $IBIT is now over $50b. It took it 228 days to reach this milestone, the next fastest ETF to reach 50b was $IEFA in 1,329 days. So over 5x faster than any ETF ever launched. Ridiculous. h/t @JackiWang17 for the data https://t.co/K9vRfAir8U — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) December 5, 2024 Also Read: Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Masterclass: The Mainstream Era Is Here How BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Impacts Crypto Investments & Market Trends Record-Breaking Growth and Market Impact Source: Farside BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) grew five times faster than any other ETF before it. The previous record was 1,329 days, set by BlackRock...