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# Bitcoin outperforms stocks & commodities, becomes the best-performing asset of 2021
- URL: https://btcpeers.com/bitcoin-outperforms-stocks-commodities-becomes-the-best-performing-asset-of-2021-2/
- Published: 2021-10-05T20:48:44.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-24T15:39:28.000Z
- Author: John Williams
- Tags: News, #saudu, #Import 2025-12-27 14:07

According to recent data from NYDIG, Bitcoin is officially the best-performing asset of 2021 after rising by almost 50% this year.

The digital asset overcame several major corrections and clampdowns to deliver a 20% gain in a seven-day window. It also firmly beat several macro assets worldwide and sealed a 49% year-to-date return.

Despite the wild ride all year round, Bitcoin has not been held back by the downside as it canceled out a 60% retracement from its highs in May. This puts the largest [cryptocurrency](https://btcpeers.com/what-is-the-best-cryptocurrency-to-invest-in/) ahead in commodities of the year by 13% and 17% ahead of United States micro-cap companies.

In comparison to how other investment assets performed, the picture is very much in favor of Bitcoin. For example, European stocks are up just 10.3% year-to-date this week.

> After the strong Q3 performance #Bitcoin is now up +49.1% year-to-date. The best performing asset class of 2021\. 👍 pic.twitter.com/BMTAMWhQvB
> 
> — Bitcoin (@Bitcoin) October 4, 2021

September has always been a month of struggle for Bitcoin while the reverse is the case for October, and hopes are high for a strong finish for Q4 after September returns, with stocks predicted to enjoy "above average" returns this month.

However, there are a few assets that toppled Bitcoin in terms of raw returns. Some altcoins have experienced freak gains in a short period of time. A perfect example is Solana (SOL) which began 2021 at around $1.60 but has hit an all-time high of over $215.