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Bitcoin May Outperform Stocks and Bonds Again as Inflation Pressures Persist
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Bitcoin May Outperform Stocks and Bonds Again as Inflation Pressures Persist

Bitcoin could be preparing for another period of strong performance against traditional investments, according to market analyst and former global portfolio executive Mark Connors. He believes the Btc has ended its longest period of weakness compared with major stock markets and may soon outperform stocks, bonds and even gold.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · May 24, 2026

2 min
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Bitcoin could be preparing for another period of strong performance against traditional investments, according to market analyst and former global portfolio executive Mark Connors.
He believes the Btc has ended its longest period of weakness compared with major stock markets and may soon outperform stocks, bonds and even gold.
Bitcoin Ends Historic Underperformance Against Stocks Connors said Bitcoin recently broke out of a 142-day period of underperformance against the S&P 500, marking the longest stretch in its history.

Bitcoin could be preparing for another period of strong performance against traditional investments, according to market analyst and former global portfolio executive Mark Connors. He believes the Btc has ended its longest period of weakness compared with major stock markets and may soon outperform stocks, bonds and even gold.

Bitcoin Ends Historic Underperformance Against Stocks

Connors said Bitcoin recently broke out of a 142-day period of underperformance against the S&P 500, marking the longest stretch in its history. According to him, that weak phase ended in early May and signals the beginning of a possible recovery.

its been 231 days $BTC is underperforming

He described Bitcoin as moving from a consolidation stage into a stronger growth phase, arguing that the asset often struggles early during uncertain economic conditions but tends to recover faster than traditional markets.

Inflation and High Interest Rates Could Support Bitcoin

Connors pointed to ongoing inflation, elevated oil prices and a “higher-for-longer” interest-rate environment as reasons why traditional investments may face pressure. Bonds, usually seen as safer assets, could become less attractive if borrowing costs stay high.

Gold-to-Bitcoin Shift Gains Attention

Sentiment may be shifting from gold toward Bitcoin. Comparing the current market to 2020, Gold performed strongly at first, but Bitcoin later gained momentum and delivered stronger returns. Growing use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology may help offset inflation related pressures over time.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.