S&P 500 Is Still Outperforming Bitcoin in 2026, Despite August’s Crypto Rally

02.09.2026    21:36

August was one of the best months for Bitcoin in recent years, but U.S. stocks have so far outperformed it since the start of 2026.

As of August 31, the S&P 500 had risen by about 13% year-to-date, and the Nasdaq by 13.6%.

After falling from its record highs in 2025, Bitcoin remained about 11% below its year-to-date high even after the August rally, while gold was up slightly.

However, over the past six months, the situation is reversed: Bitcoin has already outperformed both the S&P 500 and gold.

This clearly illustrates the main drawback of simply comparing asset returns—the result depends radically on the chosen starting point.

Bitcoin remains significantly more volatile: it can recoup a decline in a matter of weeks—a recovery that would take the stock market a year—but it can just as quickly lose those gains.

 

 

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