In 2026, Bitcoin and gold have become the worst-performing major asset classes, with declines of 7.3% and 7.5% respectively. This is notable as both are traditionally seen as safe havens during economic uncertainty but have underperformed stocks, bonds, and cash this year. Despite this, Bitcoin remains the top long-term performer with an annualized return of about 120.6% since 2011, far surpassing gold's 6.3%. The unusual downturn highlights the volatility and shifting leadership in financial markets, with the final 2026 rankings still uncertain as the year progresses.
As of Oct 26, 2026 03:21 WIB, Bitcoin trades on Pluang at Rp1.455.145.034 with a slight 1-day gain of 0.04%. Despite the article noting Bitcoin as one of the worst-performing assets this year, it still commands strong market interest with a market cap of Rp29.272,68 trillion and a 78% buy order activity on Pluang. The platform data highlights ongoing investor engagement even as Bitcoin faces unusual market challenges in 2026.
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