Why bitcoins over gold? Gold might be old news, but definitely the safest. Think of it, let’s say that if you bought your house 100 years ago with $1000 gold, you could still buy it today, but with a $1000 what can you buy in cash. Unless the bitcoin does what gold does which is beat the inflation at a rate of 8.6% or so on average per year, you won’t be able to keep up. But I understand bitcoin is also a way to make quick money when there’s a rise or possible crisis even. The risk is fairly high though.