[Opinion: While Bitcoin is seen as an emerging alternative by some investors, gold is more reliable] Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ryan McIntyre, Senior Managing Partner at asset management firm Sprott, discussed whether cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can replace gold as a store of value. Ryan McIntyre acknowledged that Bitcoin has become an emerging alternative in the eyes of some investors, but gold holds a historically proven status spanning thousands of years. More importantly, gold is a tangible, real asset that exists independently of any financial institution or system. This physical attribute makes gold more reliable. (Caixin)