While Bitcoin was born as a response to the financial crisis of 2008, the asset's high volatility has left many investors considering it a risky proposition. However, BTC’s relative resilience compared to equities in 2025 has many wondering if Bitcoin is finally transitioning from a risk asset to a store of value. BTC is up 2.55% so far this year, while the leading American stock market index, the S&P 500, is down 6% in the same period. Both assets have been outperformed by gold, up 26% since the beginning of the year, as the precious metal is often deemed a flight-to-safety asset in times of financial uncertainty. Markets have been heavily influenced since the election by the United States’ tariff policy and trade war with China, which has kept the world economy on its toes. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
