Why Bitcoin Isn't Your Safe Haven Anymore

Here's the uncomfortable truth: crypto didn't deliver on its inflation-hedge promise in 2025. While S&P 500 climbed ~16%, Bitcoin limped along with just 6% gains. That's not digital gold—that's more like a penny tech stock from the late 90s on steroids.

When things get messy economically, crypto acts like a scared retail trader: panic sells hard and fast. Case in point—October's dip saw BTC crash from $122K to $102K while safe assets like gold ETFs actually held steady.

The real kicker? Regulation's coming whether we like it or not. Once governments slap rules on this space, the "outlaw appeal" evaporates and so might a chunk of your portfolio.

Plus, companies now hodl crypto as "treasury reserves"—meaning a market crash instantly nukes their balance sheets. Some coins went from pennies to triple digits, then imploded. That's not investing, that's a casino.

Bottom line: If you're thinking crypto is a stability play during uncertain times, you're wrong. Stick with boring CDs and blue-chip stocks when things get volatile. Crypto? Save that for when the economy's actually calm—and you can afford to lose it.