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store of value

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noun

  1. economics the function of money that enables goods and services to be paid for a considerable time after they have been acquired

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Money is a store of value, a means of exchange, and a unit of account.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Since then, Saylor regularly has advocated for long-term holding and has touted Bitcoin as an institutional-grade store of value superior to gold, describing the latter as a “dead rock.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“If you’re looking for a store of value, you’re better off buying a rental property.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

When it comes to crypto, Warsh has said he views bitcoin as a sustainable store of value, and he’s even invested in crypto companies.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

It can serve indefinitely as a store of value, or as "bearer of options."

From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.

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