Gold and bitcoin are in the spotlight again - and for good reason. In this special narrative format episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido weaves together expert insights from previous Bid episodes to explain why interest in gold and bitcoin is rising now and what investors should consider before treating them as portfolio diversifiers. You’ll hear from BlackRock experts about gold’s enduring role and how growth fears, geopolitics, the U.S. dollar and real interest rates shape demand; and about bitcoin’s design - digital assets, blockchain, cross-border payments - and engineered scarcity, plus the reality of cycles and operational considerations and how both can fit into a portfolio alongside traditional holdings. Check out the previous episodes in full: 133. The Next Gold Rush - original air date June 16th 2023: open.spotify.com/episode/7IWodwijM5Ybq1QvwOQBkw 161. Crypto Currency Decoded - original air date Jan 19th 2024: open.spotify.com/episode/6Rcxfg9rci1ZXni...