Characteristics of Capital Preservation

Gold

• Market Capitalization: Approximately USD 20 trillion (the largest asset class)
• Price: Approximately USD 2,900 per ounce
• Independence from monetary policy
• Historical resilience during periods of crisis‍

Bitcoin

• Market Capitalization: USD 1.91 trillion (7th largest globally)
• Characterized as “digital gold”
• Limited supply
• Long-term appreciation potential

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Mechanisms of Limited Supply

Gold: Naturally Limited Resources and High Extraction Costs

Bitcoin:

• Algorithmically Limited Supply: 21 Million BTC
• Current Circulation: 19.8 Million BTC
• Halving Mechanism Every Four Years
• Final Issuance Expected: Approximately the Year 2140

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Tax and Logistical Considerations

Tax Optimization (Poland):

• Investment Gold: VAT Exemption and Capital Gains Tax Relief After Six Months
• Bitcoin: 19% Capital Gains Tax

Storage:

• Gold: Requires Physical Security Measures
• Bitcoin: Digital Custody via Hardware Wallets

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Liquidity Profiles

Gold: High Liquidity, International Transfers Require Days or Weeks

Bitcoin:

• Global Transfer in 10 Minutes
• 24/7 Trading
• Divisibility Down to 0.00000001 BTC

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Institutional Adoption

Central banks have traditionally accumulated gold as a strategic reserve asset. Bitcoin is increasingly being considered for reserve allocation by countries such as the United States, Brazil, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. The Trump administration, in collaboration with Elon Musk, is reportedly planning to position the United States as a global hub for cryptocurrency. El Salvador continues its policy of accumulating BTC.

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Integrated Investment Solutions

The Partnership Between ARI10 and Mennica Skarbowa (Effective September 2024) Enables:

• Cryptocurrency Purchases at Physical Locations
• Gold-to-Crypto Conversion
• Availability in 15 Cities

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Strategic Conclusions

Gold and Bitcoin Offer Complementary Characteristics

• Gold: Stability and Capital Preservation
• Bitcoin: Growth Potential and Innovation

Both Gold and Bitcoin Are Often Characterized as Limited-Supply Assets. Gold is traditionally viewed as a symbol of stability, whereas Bitcoin is associated with higher price volatility. In market discussions, these attributes are frequently juxtaposed as examples of distinct yet resilient forms of value storage.

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