Is Bitcoin a Safe-Haven? The Answer the Russia-Ukraine War Gives Us

The leading cryptocurrency was first mooted to be a possible “safe haven” in 2013, following Bitcoin’s rise to $1000. With its new record, came media attention. As Bitcoin began to gain traction, crypto proponents touted the digital currency as the perfect substitute for gold. In comparison to gold, Bitcoin surpassed the value of the former, matched its popularity, and provided a new asset class for investors. Bitcoin’s merits were not just words laid out in Satoshi Nakamoto’s whitepaper. The world…