World Gold Council

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  Gold’s Role as a Strategic Asset

  Despite the impressive rise of bitcoin in 2017, its increased price volatility and complex mining process have limited its demand.

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  Is Cryptocurrency Competition for Gold?

  The sudden surge in bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market made some market participants worry about the future of gold.

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  How Strict Is the Gold-Regulated Market?

  Bitcoin (ARKW) has seen its price plunge since the start of 2018 due to news that world leaders are planning to implement regulations on digital currencies.

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  Where Gold’s Global Supply Could Be Headed

  Supply is one feature that bitcoin shares with gold. Gold supply is also seen to be diminishing.

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  How Diverse Is the Demand for Gold?

  According to the World Gold Council, jewelry accounts for about 50% of global gold demand.

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  How Liquid Is the Gold Market?

  Bitcoin’s extremely volatile nature makes it difficult for it to serve as a store of value asset.