Is Bitcoin a Buy, Hold, or Sell in 2026?
What about actual gold and silver?
This year, precious metals like gold and silver have dramatically outperformed Bitcoin with gains of 65% and 160%, respectively. The growth in silver is most notable because it follows the Chinese government's decision to restrict exports of the essential industrial metal starting on Jan. 1, 2026. The phenomenal performance of traditional precious metals makes Bitcoin look relatively lackluster, raising the question of why buy digital gold when you can buy the real thing?
This is a fair question. But investors should remember that Bitcoin and precious metals are not necessarily rivals. And the success of one doesn't necessarily come at the expense of the other. Furthermore, over a longer-term horizon, Bitcoin has dramatically outperformed gold with a five-year gain of 205% compared to the yellow metal's increase of 124%.
Is Bitcoin a buy, sell, or hold in 2026?
The overall outlook for Bitcoin looks strong going into 2026. Even though the benefits of the Trump administration were likely already priced in by the end of 2024, the policy changes could continue to encourage more institutional investors to enter the cryptocurrency market, helping support long-term growth and reducing volatility. While Bitcoin isn't a screaming buy in 2026, it still has a place in a diversified investment portfolio.
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