if you bought bitcoin to sleep at night in 2026 you've been having a rough time lol

Bitcoin underperformed in early 2026, dropping 10% in January and 14.8% in February despite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, contradicting claims that it serves as a safe haven asset. Gold, meanwhile, reached an all-time high and maintained gains despite pullbacks, with central banks continuing to buy. The analysis questions bitcoin's viability as a crisis hedge or store of value given its recent performance.