Bitcoin vs Property Have We Been Investing in the Wrong Thing
Release Date: 02/13/2026
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info_outlineProperty has been a core wealth-building strategy in the UK for decades, familiar, tangible and widely trusted.
But over the same period, Bitcoin has gone from an obscure experiment to a globally traded asset attracting institutional attention. Its volatility makes headlines, but so do its long-term returns.
In this episode, we sit down with James Dewar, Partner at Bridge2Bitcoin and founder of Berkshire Bitcoiners, to start at the beginning: what Bitcoin is, why it exists, and why investors are paying attention.
This conversation focuses on fundamentals and context, especially for property investors who want to understand how Bitcoin compares as an asset class.
In this episode we cover:
What Bitcoin is in plain English
Why it has become more widely adopted
The risks investors should understand
How returns compare with property and gold
Who is buying Bitcoin today
Whether beginners are already too late
Part Two will be out tomorrow were we discuss moves into strategy, market cycles and how investors think about risk.
Links to James Dewar
https://bridge2bitcoin.com/
https://bitcoinevents.uk/berkshire-bitcoiners/
https://x.com/Bitcoinshire
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dewar/
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