One of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms has reaffirmed its preference for gold over bitcoin as both a hedge and a long-term store of value. Despite lagging far behind the cryptocurrency’s meteoric rise, the yellow metal remains the undisputed safe haven, according to Rothschild & Co. The group maintains a slightly overweight position in gold, describing it as a strategic asset that offers resilience in periods of economic volatility. Analysts argue that Bitcoin cannot replace gold’s increasingly central role, and that the metal remains a critical portfolio diversifier despite recent volatility. (full story)