Most traders still doubt $BTC can surpass gold — here's why that's changing. Saifedean Ammous, author of "The Bitcoin Standard," just made a bold prediction: Bitcoin will eventually become larger and less volatile than gold. His argument? Bitcoin already functions as money when people hold it as a store of value — it's just still maturing. Gold has been the ultimate store of value for thousands of years. But Bitcoin offers something different: absolute scarcity (only 21 million coins will ever exist) and digital portability. As more institutions and individuals adopt it, the theory is that price swings will naturally calm down. Think about it — early internet stocks were wild. As the tech matured, so did stability. Bitcoin could follow a similar path as it gains wider acceptance and deeper liquidity across global markets. The comparison isn't about replacing gold overnight. It's about recognizing that Bitcoin's monetary properties are being tested in real-time, and so far, it's holding up. Interestingly, while Bitcoin trades steadily today, altcoins like WAL surged over 44% in 24 hours — a reminder that the crypto market still rewards attention to emerging narratives. Will Bitco...