[pfisch]

The far majority of the value in gold is essentially speculation as well, so I don't see a big difference.

[LegitShady]

one is a non expiring real world good with uses outside of speculation, and the other is a digital certificate of ownership of a number on a blockchain. If you truly cannot see the difference between the two, no one can help you.

[pfisch]

I agree those are differences. I don't agree that the source of the valuation of these goods has anything to do with the differences you listed.