Cryptocurrency vs S&P 500

Key Takeaways

  • The S&P 500 has underperformed cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin over the past 5 years.
  • Over the past 5 years (April 2017 - April 2022), the S&P is up 88%, while BTC is up 3,279%.
  • The decentralized nature & growth of user adoption could be as hedge against fluctuations of the S&P

Overview

While it’s true that past performance is no guarantee of future results,it is quite astonishing the rate of return of cryptocurrency over the past 5 years vs the S&P 500. BTC has outgrown the S&P by 37x. In the chart above, you’ll see the velocity of Bitcoin’s growth.

Top 5 S&P Stock Weightings Vs Crypto Comparison

AAPL - Apple

Over the past 5 years (Apr 2017 - Apr 2022), AAPL has a return of 347%. Bitcoin in comparison, has a 3,760% return.

MSFT - Microsoft

Over the past 5 years (Apr 2017 - Apr 2022), MSFT has a return of 336%. Bitcoin in comparison, has a 3,760% return.

TSLA - Tesla

Over the past 5 years (Apr 2017 - Apr 2022), TSLA has a return of 1,736%. Bitcoin in comparison, has a 3,760% return

GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Class A

Over the past 5 years (Apr 2017 - Apr 2022), GOOGL has a return of 206%. Bitcoin in comparison, has a 3,760% return.

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