Forget Ethereum, Stablecoins, and XRP -- Here Are Bitcoin's 3 Biggest Trillion-Dollar Competitive Risks

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been taking it on the chin. The world's first and most valuable cryptocurrency is trading 44% below its peak (as of Feb. 9). And it's down 21% in 2026.

Investors might be thinking about some key threats. Competition within the digital asset market gets attention. Interesting things are happening with Ethereum, stablecoins, and XRP. This might take the spotlight off the dominant cryptocurrency

However, investors should have their eyes on the bigger picture, focusing beyond the digital asset industry. Here are Bitcoin's three biggest trillion-dollar competitive risks.

Bull charging gold Bitcoin coin with falling red arrows in background.

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It's a global battle to attract more capital

Bitcoin has a sizable $1.4 trillion market cap. It has recognition and interest not only from more individuals, but also from governments, banks, and large pools of capital. It plays on a global level.

Consequently, Bitcoin's competition, particularly as it tries to become a more prominent store of value and reach broader adoption as an important asset to own, is different asset classes that represent enormous amounts of capital. In today's interest rate environment, there are three competitive risks not to ignore.

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