Real interviews with converts
Old Money Meets New Value
For decades, gold has been the ultimate hedge against inflation, government overreach, and currency collapse. Many Canadians—especially those raised on financial independence and hard money principles—trusted gold, not banks.
So what’s making gold bugs warm up to Bitcoin?
We spoke with a few Canadians who made the switch. Their stories might surprise you.
“I Still Believe in Gold. But I’m Not Ignoring Bitcoin Anymore.”
—Mark, 63, retired engineer, Alberta
“I’ve held gold since the 1980s. It’s protected me through inflation and political chaos. But the day I saw a bank in Lebanon freeze withdrawals and Bitcoin still worked there? I started paying attention.”
What changed:
- He saw Bitcoin used in places where gold was inaccessible
- He realized Bitcoin’s portability and borderless nature made it unique
- He now keeps 2% of his net worth in Bitcoin, self-custodied
“Gold Won’t Be Easy to Move if Things Go Bad.”
—Lena, 52, small business owner, Ontario
“When the trucker protests happened and accounts got frozen, I panicked. My gold was safe—but not helpful. I couldn’t use it.”
What changed:
- She realized transactional utility matters, not just storage
- She did a test: bought $50 of Bitcoin, learned how to send it
- Now she uses a cold wallet and holds both assets
“Bitcoin Is Gold’s Natural Successor.”
—Jason, 44, financial analyst, BC
“I used to laugh at Bitcoiners. Then I studied the halving cycles, the supply cap, and how it works without middlemen. It clicked.”
What changed:
- He saw Bitcoin’s scarcity matched gold’s, but with better utility
- He respected Bitcoin’s decentralized design and fixed rules
- Now he teaches Bitcoin 101 to older investors at his local meetup
Common Threads in Their Stories
- Skepticism turned into curiosity—then research
- Gold prepared them for understanding Bitcoin
- Self-custody mattered—they didn’t trust exchanges
- None sold their gold—they just added Bitcoin alongside it
Final Thought
The leap from gold to Bitcoin isn’t as far as it seems. Both attract people who value sovereignty, independence, and protecting wealth from inflation. One is physical. The other is digital. But the principles? Nearly identical.
If you’re already a gold holder, Bitcoin isn’t your enemy—it might just be your next chapter.
