2026-01-04 01:23:57

The US national debt has crossed the $38.5 trillion mark, with daily additions hitting around $6 billion throughout 2025—amounting to $2.2 trillion year-to-date. Meanwhile, M2 money supply stands at $22.4 trillion, painting a picture of continued monetary expansion. What's catching traders' attention: this milestone coincides with Bitcoin's Genesis Day, reigniting debates about its 21 million cap as a potential safeguard against fiat currency debasement. For investors watching macro trends, it's a sobering reminder. As traditional currency supplies expand faster than ever, alternative stores of value like Bitcoin's fixed supply are gaining fresh relevance in portfolio strategy conversations. The contrast couldn't be starker—unlimited fiat versus the immutable scarcity of digital assets.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 01-05 14:23

38.5 trillion US dollars in Treasury bonds, burning 600 million every day... I really can't understand these numbers. Anyway, just print more money and it's all good.

Everyone in the crypto world is talking about the Genesis Day. I just find it funny. Can Bitcoin really bottom out inflation? Try it on your own wallet first.

M2 skyrocketing combined with unlimited issuance of government bonds—this combo is very familiar. But then again, who wouldn't want to hold some hard assets... Just for reference.

Talking about the scarcity of 210,000 coins, I’d rather know who holds the short-term chips. Don’t just sing about air.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-04 01:47

38.5 trillion... These numbers have become numbingly familiar, no wonder everyone is stacking Bitcoin.

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UnruggableChad

· 01-04 01:44

38.5 trillion? NGL, the Federal Reserve's printing press really can't stop. With a daily increase of 6 billion, this number makes my scalp tingle...

The supply of 210,000 Bitcoin suddenly sounds appealing, right? Haha

M2 has already reached 22.4 trillion. Infinite printing vs. absolute scarcity—this comparison is truly shocking.

Oh my god, just a few months and it's already 2.2 trillion? If fiat continues like this, sooner or later... Never mind, I shouldn't say more, I might get criticized again.

The 210,000 hard cap is really the last fortress; other assets aren't as solid.

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AlphaBrain

· 01-04 01:40

38.5 trillion... I really can't take it anymore, this printing press has to be shut down.

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AirdropHuntress

· 01-04 01:33

38.5 trillion US dollars in US debt, with a daily growth rate of 6B... Data shows that this system can no longer sustain itself. After research and analysis, the true value of Bitcoin's 210,000 hard cap design has finally been realized.

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