Bitcoin and Gold Become Worst-Performing Assets of 2026 in Historic First

Bitcoin and gold have emerged as the two worst-performing major asset classes of 2026, marking an unprecedented development in financial markets. According to Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning, gold has declined 7.5% since the beginning of the year, while Bitcoin is down 7.3%. Both assets are now trailing traditional investments, including stocks, bonds and even cash, despite their reputation as stores of value. The simultaneous losses are particularly noteworthy given that Bitcoin and gold are frequently viewed as alternatives to traditional financial assets during periods of economic uncertainty.