Bitcoin's inflation rate has dropped below that of gold, making it the "hardest store of value" according to Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments. He suggests that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies still have a long way to go in the current bull market. Meanwhile, market intelligence firm Glassnode also stated that Bitcoin's issuance rate is now lower than gold's, marking a historic shift in asset scarcity. However, they caution investors to manage their expectations, as Bitcoin's performance across different halving epochs is too varied to predict future trends.