Bitcoin Gold was a hard fork of the original open-source cryptocurrency that took place on October 24, 2017. While hard forks happen for a number of reasons — including to accommodate the growth of a cryptocurrency’s user base, or because of disagreements between developers and differing goals — Bitcoin Gold’s stated aim was to “make Bitcoin decentralized again”. Bitcoin Gold was one of the most significant and most discussed Bitcoin forks.
Bitcoin Gold price live – BTG
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Is Bitcoin Gold better than Bitcoin?
Bitcoin Gold is identical to classic Bitcoin in many ways, but it uses an alternative proof-of-work algorithm called Equihash which, according to its supporters, cannot be sped up by custom hardware. Equihash was also adopted by a Bitcoin rival called Zcash for the same reason.
What is the purpose of Bitcoin Gold?
One of Bitcoin Gold’s main aims was to change the algorithm by which the cryptocurrency itself is mined, meaning that mining cannot be carried out faster on specialized equipment than on standard computer systems. Bitcoin Gold was not the first major hard fork of Bitcoin.
Why invest in Bitcoin Gold?
Even though BTG does not seem to be a cryptocurrency to invest in for those hoping to profit quickly from its price swings, it is still traded and still ranked among the top 80 cryptocurrencies at the end of 2020.
Bitcoin Gold price prediction: Even when it comes to their predictions for 2025 and 2025, BTG is expected to keep climbing, albeit slowly. According to their Bitcoin Gold analysis, BTG will reach $13.13 in just six months. It will then reach $14.87 in December 2025 and soar to $391 in December 2025.
Bitcoin Gold is a high-growth cryptocurrency: feel free to buy it on a trusted platform such as eToro to make the most of it.
To help you choose which crypto to invest in, you can also check other cryptocurrency prices, such as Bitcoin.
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- Choose a regulated platform (a platform registered as a PSAN with the AMF); compare options in our broker and platform comparison;
- Verify your identity (KYC): ID document and proof of address;
- Deposit euros by SEPA transfer (minimal fees) or card;
- Place a limit order on the BTG/EUR pair: you set the maximum purchase price instead of buying at market;
- Secure your holdings: for significant amounts, transfer to a personal wallet whose recovery phrase stays offline.
To understand the full landscape before investing, see our cryptocurrency guide and the fundamentals of trading.
Risks specific to crypto-assets
Extreme volatility (drawdowns of 70–90% documented in previous cycles), liquidity that varies from platform to platform, constantly evolving regulatory risk (MiCA in Europe), and the risk of total loss on small-cap projects. The rule: only invest what you can afford to lose entirely, with a position sized accordingly.
Sector analysis and positioning
Every stock belongs to a sector with its own cycles: technology and healthcare reward growth, finance and energy reward dividends, and industrials depend on order books. Three questions help place a company within its sector: what is its durable competitive advantage (brand, patent, network, cost)? What market share does it hold and which way is it moving? Is the sector in structural growth or decline? A strong company in a declining sector remains a risky investment; an average company in a growing sector can outperform. Always cross-check this with where we are in the cycle: cyclical stocks (autos, luxury, materials) offer the best opportunities early in the cycle and the worst late in the cycle.
Dividends and shareholder policy
A dividend is a cash flow paid to shareholders, approved at the general meeting on the board of directors’ proposal. Three indicators to assess it: the yield (annual dividend / share price); the payout ratio (share of net profit paid out — above 80%, sustainability becomes questionable); and consistency (a dividend cut almost always signals difficulties). Be wary of abnormally high yields (>10%): the market often anticipates an upcoming cut in the payout. To learn more, see our dividends guide.
Strengths, risks and red flags
Strengths to document: market position, recurring cash-flow generation, controlled debt (net debt / EBITDA below 2–3 depending on the sector), quality of management. Risks to monitor: customer or geographic concentration, technological dependence, exposure to exchange rates, ongoing litigation, family governance or a dominant controlling shareholder. Best practice: write your investment thesis in three lines (why I’m buying, what would validate the thesis, what would invalidate it) and reread it every time results are published.
Classic retail investor mistakes
Behavioral studies keep documenting the same costly biases. Anchoring: clinging to your purchase price as a reference (“I’ll sell when I’m back to my level”) when the market completely ignores that price. Loss aversion: selling winners too quickly and holding losers too long — the opposite of rational discipline. Confirmation bias: only reading analysis that supports the position you already hold. Herd behavior: buying what everyone is talking about, and therefore often at the worst moment. The antidote comes down to three practices: a thesis written at the time of purchase (and reread with every set of results), selling rules defined before emotions kick in, and an error log where every bad decision is recorded with its real cause — not the convenient one.
Tax and account types: PEA or securities account
There are two account types for holding shares in France. The PEA: contributions capped at €150,000, eligibility limited to European securities, but after 5 years of holding, capital gains are exempt from income tax (only the 17.2% social charges remain due); dividends are reinvested tax-free as long as they are not withdrawn. The ordinary securities account (compte-titres): no contribution limit, access to all global markets, but taxed on every flow (30% flat tax on capital gains and dividends, or the progressive income tax scale with a holding-period allowance for securities acquired before 2018). For European stocks held long term, the PEA comes out ahead; for global diversification (US, Asia), the securities account is the way to go.
FAQ
What is the minimum budget to invest in the stock market?
Most online brokers accept initial deposits of €50 to €100. What matters is not the initial amount but consistency: scheduled monthly contributions (DCA) smooth out timing risk.
Should you buy all at once or spread your purchases?
Spreading purchases (DCA) reduces the risk of buying at the top; buying all at once maximizes returns if the market rises afterwards. Over the long term, documented studies show a slight advantage for lump-sum investing, but spreading purchases wins psychologically for a beginner.
How can you limit the risk of loss?
Three levers: diversification (at least 15–20 positions or a broad ETF), position sizing (no single position above 5% of the portfolio) and time horizon (the longer it is, the lower the risk of bad timing).
Where can you follow the price and news?
Real-time quotes are available on the issuer’s website, broker platforms and financial data feeds; shareholders receive regulatory announcements by email after registering with the issuer.
Glossary: key terms
- Market capitalization: share price × number of shares; a company’s “size” on the market.
- P/E (price-to-earnings ratio): share price / earnings per share; how many years of earnings you are paying for. Below 15: a cautious market or overlooked stocks; above 25: high growth expectations.
- Earnings per share (EPS): net income / number of shares; the basis for calculating the P/E.
- Dividend yield: annual dividend / share price; to be compared with money market rates and government bonds.
- Free cash flow: cash generated after capital expenditure; the real source of dividends and share buybacks.
- Net debt / EBITDA: a leverage indicator; above 3–4 depending on the sector, room for maneuver shrinks.
- Limit order: an order with a maximum purchase price (or minimum selling price) set in advance; essential protection on illiquid stocks.
- Spread: the difference between the buy and sell price; on small caps it can cost more than the commission.
- Risk premium: the extra return required to hold a stock rather than a risk-free asset.
- Volatility: the size of price swings: it measures short-term risk, not the quality of the company.
- Beta: a stock’s sensitivity to the market; a beta above 1 amplifies the index’s moves, below 1 dampens them.
- Free float: the share of capital actually tradable on the market; a low free float makes the price more volatile.
- Share buyback: the company buys back its own shares; a way of returning cash that supports earnings per share.
- Adjusted earnings: profit restated to exclude one-off items, as presented by the company; treat with caution, as the definition varies from one issuer to another.
Information only, not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; investing in the stock market carries a risk of capital loss.