Bitcoin's recent price decline has sparked debate over its status as 'digital gold' and a stable store of value. Nate Geraci of NovaDius Wealth Management pointed out that despite Bitcoin's strong performance during the 2025 'tariff tantrum' sell-off, its recent sharper fall compared to the stock market raises concerns about its volatility. Geraci described Bitcoin as a 15-16-year-old asset, suggesting it is too young and volatile to be a true store of value. The recent sell-off was influenced by weakness in tech stocks and high leverage in the crypto market, leading to significant outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs over the past month. Geraci also noted that most other cryptocurrencies behave more like tech stocks than stable stores of value, further questioning Bitcoin's role as a digital safe haven.