Gate founder Dr. Han: Gold represents a safe floor, Bitcoin bets on a future ceiling.

PANews reported on January 30th that, according to official sources, Gate.com founder and CEO Dr. Han shared his views on the market positioning of gold and Bitcoin on the X platform. Dr. Han pointed out that against the backdrop of rising global political and economic uncertainty, gold prices have reached new historical highs, market volatility has also increased significantly, and funds are seeking certainty again.

Dr. Han argues that while the market has long compared Bitcoin to gold, the two are fundamentally different. Gold's continued allocation during volatile periods stems from its "safety floor" attribute, repeatedly validated throughout millennia of history; while Bitcoin has never been defined as a safe-haven asset, its value logic lies more in betting on future growth potential.

As traditional financial assets continue to gain traction in the crypto market, Gate.com has recently accelerated its expansion in the TradeFi space, gradually adding trading instruments such as precious metals, forex, indices, and stocks. According to CoinGlass data, Gate.com's XAUT (gold) contract saw a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $483 million, ranking third globally.