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.

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Top 5 S&P Stock Weightings Vs Crypto Comparison

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Why Bitbuy

Bitbuy is a licensed Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform with an easy-to-use interface, low fees, convenient funding and withdrawal options, and unmatched customer service.

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