Bitcoin falls to 13th in asset rankings as investors shift money into AI and precious metals.

Bitcoin’s weak run in 2026 has unfolded alongside strong gains in metals and semiconductor stocks, raising the risk that the digital asset could continue to fall behind.

The cryptocurrency has slipped to 13th place among the world’s largest assets after declining to around $76,000, putting its market capitalization near $1.5 trillion. Bitcoin is now down roughly 11% year to date and nearly 30% over the past year, reflecting a prolonged period of underperformance.

In contrast, investor capital has been flowing into sectors delivering stronger returns. Precious metals have led the move, with gold surging to an all-time high of $5,600 per ounce in January before easing to about $4,486. Silver also posted a sharp rally, peaking at $120 per ounce and currently trading near $76.

The strength in metals has lifted silver to the position of the world’s fifth-largest asset by market value, signaling renewed demand for traditional safe-haven investments amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

At the same time, the surge in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks has significantly outpaced bitcoin. Big tech names—often referred to as the “Magnificent Seven”—have continued to climb, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF up 33% over the past year.

Semiconductor companies have been key drivers of that momentum. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Broadcom have both overtaken bitcoin in market capitalization, each now valued at around $2 trillion and ranking among the top global assets.

Micron Technology has recently crossed the $1 trillion valuation mark, while Samsung, with a market value near $1.3 trillion, now sits just behind bitcoin, underscoring the ongoing shift of capital toward AI-driven industries.