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Crypto vs. Gold: As Recession Fears Loom, Which Is the Superior Hedge?

A growing number of top investors now consider Bitcoin to be superior to physical gold as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. To answer that question, it's important to understand the unique characteristics and features of Bitcoin. Most importantly, the total lifetime supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million coins, and nearly 20 million coins are already in existence.

Gold holds below $3,000 ahead of Fed rate decision

Gold prices firmed on Monday, sitting just below the $3,000-mark that was broken last week, with the focus on trade tariffs and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Spot gold was up 0.4% to $2,994.79 an ounce by 11:26 a.m. ET (1526 GMT), having hit a record high of $3,004.86 on Friday. The Federal Reserve will give its new economic projections this week, which will provide the most tangible evidence yet of how U.S. central bankers view the likely impact of President Donald Trump's policies that have clouded a previously solid economic outlook.