Thursday 18th September 2025

Bitcoin or gold in my pension?

Is it time to allocate some gold in your pension? And with bitcoin becoming available again in the UK – should that be in the mix too?


With economic storm clouds on the horizon and Governments printing their money into oblivion, Mouthy Money podcast host Edmund Greaves is taking a big step with his pension investing – he’s getting into gold and maybe bitcoin too.

He explains to co-host Chris Tuite why he’s allocating some of his money into gold as a hedge against the economic malaise, why he’s considering physical bullion and where bitcoin could now slot into his defensive plans when it becomes available again in the UK after 8th October.

Watch the full video below, or on YouTube.

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We want your views on Edmund’s choices. Is gold a good place to be? Or should he be in bitcoin as the world’s most modern alternative asset?

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See our past bitcoin chat with Daniel Parkinson (referenced in the video) here:

DISCLAIMER

This video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit ⁠⁠⁠www.fca.org.uk/investsmart⁠

Edmund Greaves

Editor

Edmund Greaves is editor of Mouthy Money and host of the Mouthy Money podcast. Formerly deputy editor of Moneywise magazine, he has worked in journalism for over a decade in politics, travel and now money.

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