Crypto: +28% YTD. Nasdaq: +12%. S&P 500: +8%. But the story is more complex. Here's the full picture.
Bitcoin 10-year return: +47,000%. S&P 500 10-year: +230%. Gold 10-year: +55%. No asset class comes close to Bitcoin's long-term performance — but volatility is also 10x.
Bitcoin has had 4 drawdowns of 50–85% in its history. The S&P 500's worst was -57% in 2008. Most investors cannot psychologically survive a -70% portfolio drop.
5% crypto in a traditional portfolio boosted returns by 18–22% over 5 years (JPMorgan, 2025 study) while only modestly increasing volatility. Small position, meaningful impact.
Nifty 50: +14% YTD 2026. Bitcoin in INR: +32% (USD gain + rupee depreciation). Crypto outperforms Indian equities in bull cycles. But tax is also higher.
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