**Bitcoin Tops Performance Charts Despite Volatility, Says NYDIG**

Bitcoin continues to shine as the top-performing asset, despite its notorious volatility, according to a recent analysis by the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). Greg Cipolaro, NYDIG's Global Head of Research, highlighted Bitcoin's impressive returns using the Sharpe ratio, a key metric for assessing risk-adjusted performance.

- **Sharpe Ratio Insights**: Bitcoin outperforms nearly all asset classes across various time frames. While gold had a slightly better Sharpe ratio over the past year, the difference was minimal.

- **Goldman Sachs Challenge**: Cipolaro countered a Goldman Sachs note that downplayed Bitcoin's performance due to its volatility, asserting that Bitcoin's returns justify the risks.

- **Absolute Returns Matter**: Cipolaro emphasized that while Sharpe ratios are useful, absolute returns are crucial for meeting financial goals. He also noted that the metric doesn't account for all risks, such as asset seizure.

Despite a flat trading day and a slight dip from $63,150 to $62,560, Bitcoin remains the best-performing asset of the year, even after a weak third quarter.