Sell Bitcoin for gold? Not so fast, one analyst says
Bitcoin advocate Matthew Kratter argues that Bitcoin (BTC) is a superior long-term store of value compared to gold, advising holders not to sell BTC for gold despite the latter's recent price surge. He highlights BTC’s advantages in scarcity, portability, verifiability, and divisibility, while criticizing gold’s steady annual supply growth of 1-2%, which leads to inflation over time. Kratter also points out gold’s practical limitations: high transport and insurance costs, difficulty in moving large quantities, and incompatibility with digital transactions. Tokenized gold products introduce counterparty risks such as over-issuance, refusal of redemption, or government confiscation. Despite ongoing debate between gold and Bitcoin proponents, Kratter asserts that gold cannot serve as a monetary base in a digital world.
cointelegraph12/20 20:17