S&P 5007,757.17▲0.6% Nasdaq26,702.86▲1.1% Dow52,856.09▲0.7% Russell 2K2,781.02▲0.3% 10-Yr5.15%+3bp VIX16.68−0.63 WTI$98.01▼5.5% Gold$4,156.50▼0.1% EUR/USD1.123▲0.2% BTC$81,623▼2.8% Nikkei64,075▼1.3%
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Stocks, gold, or cryptocurrency: Here's how they have performed in 5 years - Which one should you buy?

Bitcoin delivered the strongest five-year return among the assets discussed, but its sharp swings and regulatory uncertainty make it risky. Gold gained 131%, supported by safe-haven demand, while the Nifty 50 rose 26%.

Latest closeGold $4,156.50 ▼0.1%|Bitcoin $81,622.85 ▼2.8%

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