Bitcoin supporters are warning holders not to rush out of BTC to buy gold even as the metal climbs above $4,000 per ounce. According to market educator Matthew Kratter, Bitcoin’s features — like ease of transfer, clear supply rules, and divisibility — make it a stronger long-term store of value than gold.

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Gold Supply Concerns

Kratter points to steady increases in the gold supply, estimating it has risen about 1-to-2% annually for decades. Based on that rate, supplies would double roughly every 47 years.

That steady growth, he says, can be amplified by large new finds — on land or, he adds, potentially beyond Earth — which could flood markets and push prices down after a surge.

Reports have disclosed that sudden inflows of precious metal have reshaped economies before, citing how the arrival of New World gold into Europe in the 1500s contributed to major inflation and the collapse of Spain’s power.

Gold’s Practical Limits

The physical nature of gold creates limits in a world that moves value over networks. Moving large amounts is costly and risky. Kratter has argued that tokenized gold — digital tokens claiming to represent physical reserves — brings back counterparty risk: issuers might mint more tokens than they hold, refuse redemption, or see reserves seized.

Based on reports from market watchers, these concerns have pushed some buyers toward assets that are easier to move or verify over the internet.

Industrial Metals Catch Up

Reports have disclosed that industrial metals also posted huge gains in 2025, a year when copper, lithium, aluminum, and steel ran as strong as gold in many markets.

Demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and clean-energy projects has pushed consumption higher. Supply hiccups — like mine outages and stretched inventories — tightened markets at the same time. That mix of stronger demand and shakier supply has helped lift prices across the board.

Tariffs And Trading Rushes

Trade policy has added more heat. US President Donald Trump’s announcements of 50% tariffs on certain copper, steel, and aluminum products prompted traders and buyers to rush shipments and stockpile supplies.

BTCUSD trading at $87,915 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView

That front-loading behavior briefly drained available inventories and sent prices swinging. Traders told reporters that even short-term tariff threats can cause big moves because firms try to avoid future costs by buying early.

Where Bitcoin Fits In

The debate between gold and Bitcoin is still active. Bitcoin proponents highlight scarcity — the fixed BTC supply rule — and speed of transfer. Gold advocates contend that gold has centuries of use as money and that Bitcoin’s volatility remains a hurdle for some investors.

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The industrial metals rally adds a third thread: these materials are tied to real economic activity, not just safe-haven flows.

Analysts say investors should weigh different risks. Gold can act as a hedge in turbulent times, but steady mine output and big discoveries can change its long-term math. Industrial metals may keep rising if energy and tech demand holds.

And Bitcoin’s supporters argue its digital traits make it better suited to a world that values fast, verifiable transfers.

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The U.S. Supreme court is set to hear its first cryptocurrency-related case — a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase — on March 21.

The case is expected to define whether certain types of cases involving users of crypto platforms can be sent to arbitration or not.

Bielski vs. Coinbase

The case involves a private citizen — Abraham Bielski — who sued Coinbase in August 2022 after he lost his holdings on the platform to a scammer. He alleges in the court filing that Coinbase failed to protect his assets against theft and is looking for re-compensation to the tune of $31,000.

However, Coinbase argues that the case belongs in arbitration as it cannot stop users from sharing their personal information with scammers. The exchange’s arbitration appeal was previously denied by lower circuit courts.

Nine judges are set to hear both sides’ arguments and determine whether such cases deserve full trials instead of arbitration outside court.

The verdict could potentially affect another case involving Coinbase.

Suski vs. Coinbase

David Suski filed a lawsuit against Coinbase over a sweepstakes promotion that they claim was misleading.

The case involves three other plaintiffs — Jonas Calsbeek, Thomas Maher and Jaimee Martin — who allege that they traded $100 worth of Dogecoin (DOGE) on Coinbase based on advertising for sweepstakes.

According to the filing the advertising read:

“Trade DOGE. Win DOGE. Starting today, you can trade, send, and receive Dogecoin on Coinbase.com and with the Coinbase Android and iOS apps. To celebrate, we’re giving away $1.2 million in Dogecoin. Opt in and then buy or sell $100 in DOGE on Coinbase by 6/10/2021 for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply.”

However, only people who had not traded DOGE were considered eligible for the draw and the plaintiffs claim this was not clear in the original promotion, which suggested otherwise.

Coinbase arbitration appeal

Coinbase argues that crypto exchanges should fall under the same legal umbrella as other retail businesses and such disputes should be resolved in arbitration.

According to the exchange, court proceedings in such cases should stop when a party files a “non-frivolous” appeal to compel arbitration.

Retail businesses often rely on arbitration to resolve many cases involving consumers and historically, such disputes with crypto-related companies have mostly been resolved outside court.

However, lower courts have denied the exchange’s previous attempts to compel arbitration in both cases.

In the Suski vs. Coinbase case, the judge determined that plaintiffs had provided sufficient evidence to back their claims.

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