$5K in Bitcoin vs Gold over 10 years
Bitcoin (PL)
$128K
Power Law
Gold
$10K
7.5% avg return
Difference
$118K
Bitcoin wins
50/50 Split
$69K
half in each
Portfolio Comparison
Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Bitcoin (PL) | Gold | BTC Infl-Adj | Gold Infl-Adj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10K | $5K | $10K | $5K |
| 2027 | $14K | $5K | $13K | $5K |
| 2028 | $19K | $6K | $18K | $5K |
| 2029 | $25K | $6K | $23K | $6K |
| 2030 | $32K | $7K | $29K | $6K |
| 2031 | $41K | $7K | $36K | $6K |
| 2032 | $53K | $8K | $44K | $6K |
| 2033 | $67K | $8K | $54K | $7K |
| 2034 | $84K | $9K | $66K | $7K |
| 2035 | $104K | $10K | $80K | $7K |
| 2036 | $128K | $10K | $95K | $8K |
Verdict
Power Law: Bitcoin wins — $118K more.
CAGR 20%: Bitcoin wins — $21K more.
Break-even: Bitcoin only needs 7.5% annual growth to match Gold.
$5K Bitcoin vs Gold
This comparison puts $5K into Bitcoin versus Gold at a 7.5% average annual return over 10 years. Bitcoin projections use the Power Law model.
Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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