Metal vs. Crypto - Performance Over Time

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Compare how a precious metal performs against a market asset (S&P 500, Bitcoin, or Ethereum) over time. This chart visualizes percentage changes side-by-side so you can spot trends, evaluate potential, and make informed decisions.

How to Access This Screen

  1. Open the app and tap the Tools tab at the bottom.
  2. Tap Performance Over Time in the list.
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What You’ll See

At the top of the screen, you’ll find a dual summary showing the performance change:

  • Gold (or another metal of your choice)
  • BTC (or ETH, depending on your selection)

Each shows the percentage change over the selected time range—like +39.13% for gold and +78.71% for BTC over 1 year, for example.

Change the Timeframe

At the top, you can choose different time ranges:

  • 1W – One week
  • 1M – One month
  • 3M – Three months
  • 6M – Six months
  • 1Y – One year

These are available to Pro users only. If you’re not a subscriber, you’ll be prompted to upgrade when trying to change the timeframe.

Chart Details

  • The chart below shows the percentage change for each asset (metal and crypto) over time.
  • Blue line: The selected metal (e.g. Gold)
  • Green line: The selected comparison asset (e.g. S&P 500, BTC, or ETH)
  • Y-axis labels are formatted as percentages to help you quickly spot outperformance.

Customize Your Comparison

Use the toolbar to change:

  • Metal: Gold, Silver, or Platinum.
  • Comparison asset: S&P 500, Bitcoin (BTC), or Ethereum (ETH).

About the Chart

A short explanation below the chart provides context:

“The Performance Over Time chart compares the historical performance of gold and BTC across a selected period… It helps in understanding trends, patterns, and potential relationships between the two.”

Have questions or feedback? Reach out via the app’s Send feedback section!