How major asset classes have performed from 2020 to 2024

Bitcoin climbed 301% in 2020 as investors flocked to it as an inflation hedge and institutional adoption grew. Gold surged in 2024 as falling interest rates and persistent geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand for safe-haven assets.

Over the past five years, asset classes have experienced significant shifts, influenced by global events and economic policies. This infographic illustrates the annual performance of major asset classes from 2020 to 2024, highlighting the volatility and resilience across different assets during this period.

Sources: YCharts (via Charlie Bilello), Visual Capitalist, Voronoi