Amid global recession expectations, Bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven asset grows due to its fixed supply and independence from monetary policy, positioning it as a potential "digital gold." Its correlation with gold has risen, peaking in October 2022 per Bank of America, reflecting investor confidence in its store-of-value role. However, Bitcoin’s high volatility—3.9x gold’s per Blackrock—contrasts with gold’s proven stability during crises like 2008. While gold consistently hedges inflation and downturns, Bitcoin’s untested performance in a true recession limits its safe-haven status, blending speculative allure with risk.