Precious metals are now worth more than 10x of the entire crypto mcap. I love my gold and silver, they were my first investments (not counting Pokemon cards which I just see as collectibles) as a child. I'm enjoying the current rally. But PM's still face these fundamental issues: Ease of Confiscation: History shows that physical assets held in custody are vulnerable to government seizure or forced sale. This even happened in the United states during the Great depression. Regulatory Manipulation: The CFTC can hike margin requirements at a moment's notice—a move that famously triggered the 2011 crash. Elastic Supply: As prices rise, previously "unviable" mining deposits become profitable, leading to increased supply that eventually suppresses price. In essence, every reason why "Digital Gold" was deemed superior still holds true. Bitcoin is still on a long-term trajectory to flip gold’s market cap. The current explosive silver rally, following years of being "the laughed-at laggard", is a perfect psychological blueprint for what we might eventually see with Ethereum.(Jihoz.ron)