Expert Predicts Bitcoin Dominance As Scientists Create Lab-Grown Gold

Aliyu Pokima
May 18, 2025
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Is Bitcoin About to Skyrocket As Investors Exit Gold, Analyst Signals A Key Shift

Highlights

  • Ran Neuner is predicting a huge shift into Bitcoin after lab-grown gold experiment records success.
  • The crypto expert says gold will lose its scarce value while investors will turn to BTC.
  • Gold prices have taken a major hit with Bitcoin still trading well above $100,000.

As CERN scientists transform lead into gold, questions over the long-term value of the precious metal are dotting the financial markets. CNBC crypto trader Ran Neuner argues that Bitcoin will be the winner over bullion in the race to become the ultimate safe-haven asset.

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Bitcoin To Dominate As CERN Experiment Threatens Gold Scarcity

CNBC crypto trader Ran Neuner has pitched his tent with Bitcoin after scientists transformed worthless lead into gold. According to an X post, the Crypto Banter founder noted that the experiment will negatively affect the value of gold and its scarce value.

Last week, scientists used CERN’s Large Hadron Collider to knock out protons from lead atoms, converting them into gold. Still far from commercial use, the possibilities of lab-grown gold have triggered diverse reactions in finance, stoking fresh comparisons with Bitcoin.

“This is really bad for gold,” said Neuman. “Scientists can literally recreate gold in a lab and this makes gold no longer scarce.”

Neuman is hinging his argument on diamond charts after the discovery of lab-grown diamonds. He notes that since lab-grown diamonds entered the market, supply is outpacing demand, adversely affecting the scarce value of diamonds.

Drawing comparisons, Neuner notes that lab-grown gold costing a fraction of naturally occurring precious metal will trigger a mass pivot to Bitcoin. Despite the prediction, Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff says BTC is opposite to gold, taking swipes at comparisons between both assets.

“Once people realize this, there will be a huge shift into Bitcoin,” said Neuner.

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The Race For The Ultimate Safe-Haven Asset Heats Up

Bitcoin and gold are in two-horse race for the title of the ultimate safe haven asset. Donald Trump-induced tariff wars has seen both assets surge in valuation with gold reaching a peak of near 3,500. On the other hand, Bitcoin has surged beyond $100,000, consolidating its position while eyeing a stronger rally.

Despite the surge, progress around the US-China tariff negotiations has triggered a 10% correction for the precious metal, leaving prices around the $3,200 mark. Bitcoin weathered the cooling trade tensions well, holding the $103,000 mark while flashing bullish signals in recent days.

Robert Kiyosaki is predicting the Bitcoin price to reach $250,000 in this cycle, citing a wave of macroeconomic uncertainty as a major driver. Arthur Hayes, Samson Mow and Standard Chartered have tipped BTC to reach $1 million, potentially reaching gold’s market capitalization during the run.

Apart from a stronger price performance, Bitcoin is edging gold in another key metric. Fresh data indicates that investors are flocking toward Bitcoin ETFs over gold as a hedge against inflation.

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About Author
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Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he's not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
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