How did stocks, gold & cryptocurrencies perform over five years?

Bitcoin outperformed gold and India's Nifty 50 over the five years to October 2026, delivering a 183% gain. Gold prices rose 131% during the period, climbing from around $1,796 to $4,142 an ounce. The Nifty 50 recorded a comparatively modest 26% rise, increasing from approximately 18,115 in October 2021 to 22,624 in October 2026.