The BTC Bullions blog
Guides and analysis on buying precious metals with crypto, understanding premiums, and building a bullion portfolio.
Bitcoin Gold Explained: BTG, Novelty Coins, and Buying Real Gold With Bitcoin
"Bitcoin Gold" means four different things — a delisted 2017 fork, gold-plated souvenirs, gold-backed tokens, and actual bullion bought with BTC. Here is which one you were probably looking for.
How Private Is Buying Gold With Crypto? KYC, Reporting and What Dealers Actually See
Private is not the same as anonymous. A clear-eyed look at Form 8300, the crypto reporting pause, 1099-B thresholds, Bitcoin's pseudonymity, Monero's design, and the delivery address nobody mentions.
How to Verify Gold and Silver Bullion Is Real: 7 Tests, From Free to Forensic
Most fakes fail a caliper and a scale. Published specifications for common coins, the tungsten problem, VERISCAN, Sigma and XRF limits — plus what the documented counterfeit cases actually looked like.
How to Buy Gold with Bitcoin in 2026 (Without the Friction)
A practical walkthrough of converting Bitcoin into physical gold you actually hold — wallets, premiums, privacy thresholds, and the mistakes that cost beginners money.
Gold vs Silver: Which Should You Actually Buy?
Gold is the steady hand; silver is the volatile upstart with industrial muscle. How the two metals really differ — and how to decide which belongs in your stack.
Understanding Premium Over Spot (And When You're Paying Too Much)
The spot price is never the price you pay. What the premium covers, what's reasonable, and how to tell a fair markup from a rip-off.
Coins vs Bars: Which Should You Buy?
Coins offer liquidity and recognition; bars offer the most metal for your money. The right pick depends on how much you're buying — and what you plan to do with it.
Is Gold a Good Hedge in 2026? An Honest Look
Gold hit records, then fell while inflation rose — confusing a lot of people. What gold actually hedges, and whether it still earns a place in your portfolio.