Bitcoin vs. Gold: US-Iran War Pushes Investors Towards Crypto Amid Market Volatility

• The US-Iran war has heightened global market volatility, driving investors to seek safe-haven assets.
• Bitcoin's surge past $71,000 during the conflict has sparked debate on its role as a 'digital gold', challenging traditional safe havens like gold.
• Experts note Bitcoin's increasing institutional adoption and its potential as a portfolio diversifier, despite its inherent volatility.
• Unlike gold, which has fallen 7% since the conflict began, Bitcoin has gained 11%, widening the performance gap.
• Indian investors, particularly Gen Z and millennials, show high crypto adoption despite regulatory concerns and a 30% tax on gains.