Bitcoin priced in gold
What Bitcoin is worth when the price is counted in gold instead of dollars.
One bitcoin was worth 19.6 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026.
Price in US dollars: $82,782
Change in gold and in US dollars
| Period | In gold | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | −36.1% | −32.2% |
| 5 years | −36.2% | +50.2% |
| 10 years | +3,862% | +13,284% |
As of 9 October 2026. Over five years, Bitcoin gained 50.2% in US dollars and lost 36.2% against gold.
Bitcoin in gold terms
Bitcoin is often called digital gold, so the direct comparison is the obvious one to make. Pricing bitcoin in ounces of gold removes the dollar from the argument entirely and shows which of the two stores of value gained on the other over a given period. The chart shows how many ounces of gold one bitcoin buys, across the whole of its trading history.
Questions about Bitcoin in gold
How much is Bitcoin worth in gold?
One bitcoin was worth 19.6 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026. Its price in US dollars was $82,782.
How has Bitcoin performed in gold terms?
Measured in gold, Bitcoin changed by −36.1% over one year, −36.2% over five years, +3,862% over ten years, as of 9 October 2026. In US dollars the changes were −32.2% over one year, +50.2% over five years, +13,284% over ten years.