Bitcoin and Gold Became Worst Assets of 2026

In 2026, Bitcoin and gold recorded negative dynamics, becoming the worst-performing assets of the year. Bitcoin fell by 7.3%, while gold lost 7.5% of its value.

Historical Precedent

Charlie Biello, Chief Market Strategist at Creative Planning, notes the uniqueness of the current situation. Both assets underperformed stocks, bonds, and cash in terms of returns.

Average Annual Return Since 2011

Long-term statistics demonstrate the high effectiveness of these assets in the past:

• Bitcoin: average annual return was 120.6%
• Gold: average annual return was 6.3%

Gold's growth peak occurred in 2025, when the asset gained 63.7%. The current decline contrasts with the previous successful period.