Bitcoin and Gold Dominate 2025 Asset Performance Rankings

Key Points

1. Bitcoin has achieved a 25% return since the beginning of 2025, while gold recorded a 29.3% increase, making them the top two performing assets.

2. From 2011 to 2025, Bitcoin's total return was 38,897,420%, vastly exceeding gold's 126%, Nasdaq 100's 1,101%, and large-cap U.S. stocks' 559%.

3. Bitcoin's average annual return since 2011 is 141.7%, compared to gold's 5.7%, Nasdaq 100's 18.6%, and large-cap U.S. stocks' 13.8%.

4. Emerging market stocks rose by 15.6%, Nasdaq 100 by 12.7%, and large-cap U.S. stocks by 9.4% in 2025, while mid-cap and small-cap U.S. stocks showed minimal growth (0.8% and 0.2%).

5. Analysts highlight Bitcoin's long-term dominance, with Peter Brandt stating that while gold is a stable store of value, Bitcoin will ultimately be the supreme store of value.