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Bitcoin, gold rank among worst-performing assets in 2026, trailing cash

Bitcoin and gold have recorded among the weakest returns of major asset classes in 2026, with both posting negative performance. Since the start of the year, gold has fallen 7.5 percent and bitcoin 7.3 percent. The comparison is based on asset performance tracked by Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello. While recent results are weak, bitcoin has returned an annualised 120.6 percent since 2011, versus 6.3 percent for gold. Rankings could still change before year-end.