Bitcoin's 5-year return lags behind gold and US stocks despite high volatility.

A $1,000 investment in Bitcoin five years ago would now be worth about $1,563, a 56% gain, trailing the S&P 500's 78% and gold's 133% returns. Bitcoin's lower performance is largely due to buying near its 2021 peak and enduring a steep 71% drop in 2022 after the FTX collapse. While Bitcoin briefly surged to over $2,300 in value, it later fell back near its starting point, highlighting the importance of timing and risk tolerance. In contrast, gold and US stocks had smaller declines and steadier growth, making them more rewarding investments over this period.

Gold, trading at USD 375.70 on Pluang as of Oct 07, 2026 21:11 WIB, remains a favored asset with 74% of orders being buys. Despite a 1-day dip of 1.71%, gold's steady interest contrasts with Bitcoin's volatile history noted in the article. The typical hold time for gold on Pluang is 73 days, reflecting investor confidence in its longer-term value amid varying market conditions.