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Bitcoin Surpasses Gold as 68% of Americans Turn to BTC Amid U.S. Tariffs

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3 May, 2025 | 06:58
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A new survey reveals that 68% of U.S. respondents chose to buy Bitcoin in response to recent U.S. tariff announcements, compared to only 44% who turned to gold. The data suggests a notable shift in investor sentiment, with Bitcoin gaining ground as a preferred safe-haven asset.

The survey, conducted among 1,290 participants, also found that 71.6% invested more capital in Bitcoin than in gold, and 26.2% made their very first Bitcoin purchase due to the trade tensions.
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Market analysts noted that Bitcoin outperformed both gold and tech stocks in April, gaining 12% amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic friction.
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In addition, 75.6% of respondents now view Bitcoin as a reliable safe-haven asset, and 81.5% said they would increase their holdings if the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve becomes official.

This growing confidence in Bitcoin reflects a larger trend toward digital asset adoption, especially during periods of policy instability and macroeconomic tension.

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