RT cozy (@cozymaximalist)Why ZCASH? with @CryptopathicFeaturing:- The early days of ZCASH + why now- Comparing and contrasting ZCASH and Monero- Can ZCASH serve as a medium of exchange in addition to as a store of value?- The future of ZCASH from a scaling and political perspective https://t.co/GwFZ4S1YPb ...

RT Rex (@R89Capital)Bitcoin is great as a store of value.. Digital gold, property rights over provable digital scarcity..But Zcash is encrypted private BitcoinDifferent use cases, both extremely important.. I recommend 90% BTC 10% ZEC ...

Core Insights - Gold and Bitcoin have both outperformed the S&P 500 index year to date, with Bitcoin up approximately 17% and the S&P 500 up about 14%, while gold has surged 60% since the beginning of the year [1] Group 1: Nature of Assets - Gold was historically used as a universal currency and is now primarily a store of value, rarely used as a medium of exchange [3] - Bitcoin, created in 2009, was intended to replace fiat currencies but is now also viewed more as a store of value and speculative investment rather than a currency [4][5] - Both gold and Bitcoin are considered primarily stores of value, with Bitcoin exhibiting much higher price volatility compared to gold [7] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Gold's price increase is driven by significant central bank buying and its status as a safe haven during financial stress, influenced by geopolitical tensions and high inflation [8] - Bitcoin's value is characterized by extreme volatility, making it less practical as a currency compared to more stable fiat currencies [6]

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - Gold's success is beneficial for Bitcoin, historically gold runs first, followed by Bitcoin with greater gains [1][6][8] - The debasement trade, driven by money devaluation, is fueling the rise of both gold and Bitcoin as harder assets [3][4] - Markets are increasingly viewing gold and Bitcoin as correlated assets within the same macro trade; liquidity is expected to flow into Bitcoin after gold peaks [5] - Bitcoin offers advantages over gold in terms of custody, portability, transaction velocity, and transfer efficiency [7][9][11] - If Bitcoin reaches gold parity, one Bitcoin could be worth $137 million (137,000,000), based on gold's $27 trillion market cap [14][15] Regulatory Landscape & Altcoin Developments - Government shutdown is delaying the Market Structure Bill and Clarity Act, potentially pushing passage to Q2 2026 [16][19] - The Genius Act, regulating stablecoins, is positive for Ethereum, Solana, and other L1 blockchains [20] - Solana's growth is outpacing Ethereum's by 30% [23] - Ripple is expanding its presence in Bahrain to integrate blockchain and stablecoin infrastructure into regulated financial markets [28] - World Mobile Chain is now number three by daily active users on Token Terminal [26][27]

RT Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact)@S_Mikhailovich @NealFlesher @LawrenceLepard Gold’s role as a store of value has never been tested by a type of money with less debasement than gold that also moves faster than fiat.Thus, gold’s monetary properties in this upcoming environment are a thesis, not a certainty. ...

Market Sentiment - Bitcoin's store of value narrative will be determined in the next 18 months [1] - Bitcoin has not performed well against real money in recent years [1] Investment Thesis - One of the reasons for a bullish outlook is present, despite numerous top indicators suggesting selling [1] - If Bitcoin doesn't catch up and outperform gold, it's considered useless [1]

Market Analysis & Trends - Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P 500 since 2020, which is up 100%, while Bitcoin is down 90% when priced in Bitcoin, highlighting the importance of the reference point [4][5] - Gold is up 50% year-to-date, while Bitcoin is up 35% year-to-date; however, over the past year, gold is up 50% and Bitcoin is up 100%; over five years, gold is up 100% and Bitcoin is up 1,000% [6][7] - Institutions are recognizing debasement, inflation, and currency manipulation, leading them to invest in Bitcoin and gold [9] - Gold and Bitcoin have been the top two performing assets globally, driven by the realization that governments will continue printing money [10] - Bitcoin's market cap is expected to surpass gold's, as digital assets tend to be larger than analog versions; currently, gold has a market cap of $26-27 trillion, while Bitcoin's is $2.5 trillion, approximately 10% of gold's [12][13] - Morgan Stanley's global investment committee suggests allocating 2-4% of portfolios to Bitcoin [16] - The average return of Bitcoin in Q4 since 2015 is 59%, approximately 60% [29] Institutional Adoption & Influence - Major banks and institutions are capitulating and embracing Bitcoin due to client demand [19][20] - BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is their most profitable ETF, positioning BlackRock as a Bitcoin company [21][22][23] - Bitcoin has transitioned from a contrarian to a consensus trade, with figures like Paul Tudor Jones and Ken Griffin becoming bullish [24] Investment Strategies & Perspectives - Individuals are allocating more than 1% to Bitcoin, with some hedge fund managers holding 20% (15% gold, 5% Bitcoin) [25] - Investors should consider Bitcoin as a savings technology and a resilient asset, rather than just a trading position [27][53][55] - Investors should prepare for market downturns and allocate assets in a way that allows them to "sleep through a storm," balancing asymmetric upside with downside resilience [32][33][39][50] - Investors need to become investors to protect themselves from the effects of continuous money printing [51][52]

$644,000 BITCOIN incoming.You are not bullish enough.You will also see top signals everywhere you look if you are looking for them.matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel):We’ve been saying Bitcoin should reach half of gold’s market cap after the next halving. Roughly half of gold’s value reflects its use as a store of value rather than industrial or jewelry demand, and surveys show younger consumers in emerging markets increasingly prefer Bitcoin ...

Market Trend & Investment Philosophy - Bitcoin is viewed as a simple savings technology, attracting investors due to the perception that central banks will continue printing money, thus driving its value up [1] - Bitcoin is becoming the hurdle rate in finance, outperforming traditional assets like the S&P 500 when priced in Bitcoin [2] - Investors are increasingly buying Bitcoin as a "debasement trade," avoiding the complexities of traditional financial analysis [1] Supply Dynamics - A significant portion of Bitcoin is being taken into illiquid supply, suggesting long-term holding strategies among Bitcoin owners [4][5] - The increasing illiquid supply, coupled with rising demand, is expected to drive Bitcoin's price higher due to its finite supply [5][6] Competition & Comparison - Gold and Bitcoin are both seen as benefiting from currency debasement, with Bitcoin characterized as "gold with wings" due to its higher volatility and smaller market cap [7][8] - While gold has outperformed Bitcoin YTD (up 50% vs 33%), Bitcoin's average Q4 return since 2015 is 60% [7] - Over a 5-year period, Bitcoin has significantly outperformed gold (up 1,000% vs 100%) [8] Investor Demographics & Institutional Adoption - Gold investors tend to be older, including central banks and institutions, while Bitcoin adoption is growing among older demographics [9] - There is an aspiration within the Bitcoin community for central banks to eventually hold Bitcoin as part of their treasury reserves [10]

Group 1: Bitcoin Overview - Bitcoin's maximum supply is fixed at 21 million coins, with approximately 95% already issued, leaving just over 1 million coins to be mined [2] - The mining rate of Bitcoin is declining exponentially due to its halving mechanism, meaning it will take years before the maximum supply is fully circulated [2] - Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a digital gold due to its scarcity, leading financial institutions to treat it as a modern reserve asset rather than just a means of payment [4] Group 2: Demand and Market Dynamics - The demand for Bitcoin is expected to be supported by spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025, which will absorb billions of dollars worth of coins and reduce the available float [3] - The macroeconomic environment poses risks to Bitcoin, particularly in economic downturns where ETF outflows could depress prices and reduce investor risk tolerance [5] Group 3: Dogecoin Overview - Dogecoin has seen a significant rise of approximately 140% over the past year, outpacing Bitcoin's 100% increase, driven by community sentiment and narrative [1][6] - Dogecoin's supply increases by about 5 billion coins per year, with no hard cap on its supply, making its pricing highly dependent on market conditions [7] Group 4: Future Prospects for Dogecoin - Discussions within the Dogecoin developer community are ongoing regarding the potential for Layer-2 networks to add smart contract capabilities, which could enhance its utility [8] - A proposal to reduce Dogecoin's annual issuance from 5 billion to 500 million coins is under discussion, which could improve its scarcity if adopted [9] Group 5: Investment Considerations - Given the current market conditions and the lack of a hard supply cap for Dogecoin, it is suggested that investments in Bitcoin are more prudent compared to Dogecoin [10] - While Dogecoin may continue to experience volatility and potential rallies, it currently lacks strong demand to absorb its increasing supply, unlike Bitcoin [10]