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title: "Can crypto overtake gold and stocks in 2026? THESE numbers say…"
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description: "The crypto market has struggled in 2023, underperforming compared to stocks and gold, which saw gains of 9% and positive movement in the S&P 500. Bitcoin fell approximately 20%, indicating a shift in capital towards safer assets. Despite this, the crypto market remains active and may present opportunities for growth by 2026, as it has been overlooked during this period of market rotation."
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# Can crypto overtake gold and stocks in 2026? THESE numbers say…

This year, though the crypto market looked eventful, but it really wasn’t all that. While stocks and metals pushed higher, digital assets struggled to keep pace with their gains.

The underperformance doesn’t necessarily mean the market is broken. However, the next year may bring rotation after all this wait.

Since November, gold climbed about 9% and the S&P 500 also saw some gains. However, Bitcoin \[BTC\] moved in the opposite direction, down roughly 20%!

The contrast is huge, considering crypto lagged behind at a time when risk assets elsewhere held up.

But this isn’t about a sudden loss of belief in Bitcoin. The capital simply went someplace else.

The demand for safety helped metals benefit. Equities also saw gains from selective optimism, while crypto remained stuck in a holding pattern.

The crypto market has been ignored despite all its activity, but it could be a good starting point for 2026.

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