Bitcoin, Gold Are Top Inflation Hedges, Says Coinbase's John D'Agostino
- Coinbase Institutional's John D'Agostino discussed Bitcoin's status alongside gold on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
- This discussion occurred as global economic uncertainty and de-dollarization efforts increased institutional interest in non-sovereign assets.
- Institutional accumulation of Bitcoin coincided with its price rise, while retail investors exited related ETFs in April.
- Bitcoin's price increased 13% in the two weeks to April 22, surpassing gold's 10.5% gain during this time.
- Many now see Bitcoin as a viable long-term inflation protection asset, comparing its characteristics increasingly to gold.
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