In 2023, Bitcoin outshone many traditional asset classes. Despite a third-quarter dip, it emerged as the best-performing asset of the year, with a 63.3% surge, outperforming US large-cap growth and other major assets like US stocks, commodities, and gold. When compared to major investment indexes, Bitcoin's performance was extraordinary. Over the entire timeline, Bitcoin's growth (+16,718.28%) vastly exceeded that of major indexes like the FTSE 100 (+603.79%)​​.