Gold's Stability vs Bitcoin's Unpredictability

George Milling-Stanley, a chief strategist at State Street Global Advisors, has voiced concerns about the recent bitcoin rally. He believes investors are being lured by the quick returns but might be overlooking the stability that gold offers. Speaking on CNBC's "ETF Edge, " Milling-Stanley emphasized that bitcoin is simply a return play, unlike gold which provides stability. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD), managed by State Street, has seen a significant rise, up over 30% in 2024. It's celebrating its 20-year anniversary this week. Milling-Stanley points out that gold's price has grown exponentially since it was $450 an ounce two decades ago. He projects that gold could reach over $100, 000 in the next two decades.Gold has just experienced its best weekly performance since March 2023, with futures settling at $2, 712. 20 on Friday. This is close to its record high set in October 2023. Meanwhile, bitcoin has also been soaring, hitting an all-time high recently. Milling-Stanley cautions investors that bitcoin's volatility could be deceiving. He argues that the crypto world has tried to associate bitcoin with gold by calling its process "mining, " even though it's essentially a computer operation. While he's optimistic about gold's future, Milling-Stanley admits there's uncertainty about how high gold prices can go. "It's going to be a fun ride, " he said. "I think gold is going to do well. "