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Gold and silver have high floors and significant upside, but Bitcoin’s asymmetry remains higher
  • Silver’s price floor is “pretty high” and its upside is still “significant,” mirroring gold’s resilience.
  • Bitcoin, being far smaller, still offers a far larger upside‑to‑downside ratio.
  • Alden notes that while metals have become less asymmetric, Bitcoin still provides a 10‑20× upside potential relative to its price.
  • This asymmetry is a key driver for risk‑seeking investors.
  • The comparison underscores why both asset classes can coexist in a diversified portfolio.
Lyn AldenNatalie Brunell00:06:10

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silver ... floor is pretty high and the upside is pretty significant. Lyn Alden
Gold could be 5,000 or 10,000 per ounce, but that's a double from here. Lyn Alden

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Precious Metals vs Bitcoin

Gold and silver retain high floors and strong upside, but Bitcoin's asymmetric risk-reward profile remains more pronounced. With dividend yields at record lows, gold's total return advantage narrows, while Bitcoin offers self-custody and digital utility.

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