Bitcoin, Gold, and S&P 500 Outpace Crude Oil Amid Market Shifts 

• Bitcoin has surged 158.9% in a year, outperforming crude oil amid global market shifts driven by technology and geopolitical tensions.  
• Crude oil prices approach $50, while gold and Bitcoin surge, reflecting changing investor preferences and commodity deflation.  
• Technology’s rapid rise and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping markets, strengthening Bitcoin and gold’s positions over traditional commodities. 

Bitcoin, gold, and the S&P 500 have outperformed crude oil in 2024, according to Bloomberg Intelligence chief commodity strategist Mike McGlone.  

Bitcoin Tops Performance Metrics  

McGlone, sharing insights on his X account, highlighted that Bitcoin has surged 158.9% over the past year, with a 125.5% year-to-date increase. In comparison, gold gained 33.8% annually and 27.4% this year, while crude oil has fallen behind on McGlone’s annual macroeconomic performance scorecard. 

Crude oil prices have slid toward $50 per barrel, indicating a trend driven by commodity deflation and shifting global priorities. Meanwhile, gold reached $3,000 per ounce, and Bitcoin has traded at $97,050, reflecting significant investor interest in alternatives to traditional commodities.  

Technology and Geopolitics Reshape Markets  

McGlone attributed these changes to the proliferation of rapidly advancing technology and rising geopolitical tensions. Additionally, he noted the continued impact of collaborations like the 2022 Russia-China partnership on commodities, which have struggled since then.  

The rapid adoption of technology and increasing global uncertainty have bolstered Bitcoin’s standing as a preferred asset. Moreover, its robust performance underscores investor sentiment favoring digital assets over traditional commodities like crude oil.  

McGlone suggested that these market dynamics are unlikely to reverse soon. Gold’s upward trajectory may persist, while commodities, including oil, could face further pressure in 2025.