Safe-haven assets protect investors during market stress by preserving value or becoming uncorrelated with risky assets. Gold, U.S. Treasuries, and the dollar are traditional safe havens, each suited to different risks: gold for inflation and geopolitical stress, Treasuries for recessions, and the dollar for liquidity crises. Bitcoin is often compared to gold but shows higher volatility and inconsistent safe-haven behavior, making it more of a long-term store of value than a short-term crisis hedge. Understanding these differences helps investors choose assets based on specific market conditions rather than seeking a universal safe haven.
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