While the S&P 500 is sitting at record highs, recent data shows that the index has actually underperformed Bitcoin by nearly 88% since 2020. But is it really a fair comparison?
Bitcoin Outshines the U.S. Stock Market
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has long praised the S&P 500 as the best option for average investors. However, recent data reveals that the index has fallen far behind Bitcoin’s performance over the past few years.
According to Phil Rosen, co-founder of the financial newsletter Opening Bell Daily, the S&P 500 has gained about 106% in USD terms since 2020 — but in Bitcoin terms, it has “collapsed,” sparking excitement among crypto enthusiasts.
Both Bitcoin and S&P 500 Are Hitting Records
In 2025, the S&P 500 has continued to climb, currently trading at 6,715 points, up 14.43% since the beginning of the year.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin has surged 32% this year, reaching a new all-time high of $125,000 for the first time.
According to data from OfficialData. org, a $100 investment in the S&P 500 at the start of 2020 would now be worth around $209.85. The same $100 invested in Bitcoin, however, would have grown to $1,473.87.
Cryptocurrency has proven to be a complex and unpredictable space, even for the sharpest minds in investment.
A Tale of Two Very Different Assets
Still, comparing Bitcoin with the S&P 500 isn’t entirely fair.
The S&P 500 represents 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and serves as a broad benchmark for the American economy. It’s designed for long-term, lower-risk investing.
Bitcoin, on the other hand, is a single digital asset built around principles of scarcity, decentralization, and deflation. Its explosive growth reflects the growing appetite for alternative assets and value preservation in a changing economic landscape.
It’s also worth noting that Bitcoin’s total market capitalization stands at around $2.47 trillion, while the combined market value of the S&P 500 is a massive $56.7 trillion — highlighting just how different these two markets really are.
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