Where will Bitcoin be in 10 years? Key points • Bitcoin will continue to attract more pools of capital, thanks to favorable regulatory stances from governments around the world. • The scarcity of Bitcoin stands out particularly when compared to fiat currencies that are continuously depreciating. • It wouldn’t be surprising if Bitcoin's market capitalization reaches the value of gold within a decade. • The 10 stocks we prefer over Bitcoin › Not always so, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has consistently made headlines, always attracting the attention of investors. In its early days, this digital asset was relatively unknown. It was mainly viewed as an interesting project by so-called "crypto punks" who were interested in personal freedom and a new financial order. A huge change has taken place. Bitcoin now has a market capitalization of $2.3 trillion, and it seems like everyone is paying attention to its every move these days. This is not surprising, as it has undoubtedly become one of the best assets any investor can own. Over the past decade, Bitcoin has risen by 41,320% ( as of August. 5). Perhaps there is still room for upside for patient investors in the future. Where will the world's most valuable encryption currency be in 10 years? Image source: Getty Images. ## Continuation of Trends Instead of trying to predict the future accurately, investors might be better off looking more clearly at the present. This perspective will make certain trends more apparent. Bitcoin will continue to attract more pools of capital. The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs provides hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, pensions, and endowments a compliant way to participate. The regulatory landscape has become more favorable for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. For example, the White House has established a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Other countries may also take a friendly stance. Additionally, the ecosystem surrounding Bitcoin continues to expand. It is not only related to payments, although exciting developments are happening in this area, such as the Lightning Network. In financial services, Bitcoin can now be used as collateral for loans. Block is innovating in hardware. This fintech company sells a user-friendly Bitcoin wallet called Bitkey. Under the Proto brand, it is developing devices to support decentralized mining. Over time, more companies will undoubtedly build new products and services to drive Bitcoin adoption. In the next decade, these significant trends may continue, which will push the price of Bitcoin. Bitcoin should continue to rise Bitcoin stands out among many encryption currencies. This will have a positive impact on its future. The story continues First, it is undoubtedly the most recognizable blockchain network on the planet. This is because it was the first cryptocurrency with the highest market capitalization. This has led to deep liquidity and strong network effects, with Bitcoin's value increasing over time as more stakeholders such as users, nodes, miners, and developers join. The world is awakening to how valuable it is to own something with a limited supply. In this regard, Bitcoin far surpasses fiat currencies. Take the US dollar as an example; it is continuously depreciating. Over the past 15 years, the M2 money supply in the U.S. – money in circulation, checking accounts, and easily accessible savings accounts – has skyrocketed from $8.6 trillion to $22 trillion. This trend shows no signs of stopping. Any investor with at least a ten-year investment horizon should consider allocating part of their diversified portfolio to Bitcoin. I believe that by 2035, the price of this digital asset will rise significantly. However, it should be clear that Bitcoin's growth will certainly not be as pronounced as in the past decade. As it matures, the potential for upside will naturally diminish. It makes sense to compare Bitcoin to gold. Gold has a market capitalization of $23.1 trillion, ten times that of Bitcoin's $2.3 trillion. I think it is not unreasonable for cryptocurrencies to reach the value of gold within ten years. This would translate into an annual return of 25.9%, which is far lower than Bitcoin's historical returns. However, if realized, this return should easily outpace the stock market. Should you buy Bitcoin stocks now? Before you buy Bitcoin stocks, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team has just identified the 10 best stocks they believe investors can buy right now... and Bitcoin is not among them. The selected 10 stocks could generate huge returns in the coming years. Consider this when Netflix released this list on December 17, 2004... If you invested $1,000 when we recommended it, you would have $635,544! * Or when Nvidia released this list on April 15, 2005... 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