【Bitcoin and US Dollar: Seemingly Opponents, Actually "Partners"?】
This question sounds a bit counterintuitive—everyone has been saying Bitcoin will "disrupt" traditional finance, but have you considered another possibility: it might actually be quietly "backstopping" the US dollar?
Imagine a scenario: what if the US deficit explodes, inflation spirals out of control, and global confidence in the dollar begins to waver? At this moment, Bitcoin acts like an airbag, activating to cushion the blow. When the dollar fluctuates, a large amount of uncertain funds flow into Bitcoin, creating a subtle market balance. This kind of check and balance actually serves as a "buffer" for the dollar.
Looking at some data makes this clear: US Treasury bonds have already surpassed the $37.65 trillion mark, and are still growing at a rate of $4.25 million per minute. 🚀 If inflation outpaces economic growth significantly (for example, GDP grows by 3%, but inflation exceeds 5%), then the credibility of the dollar could indeed face trouble.
This is why the current US government is so clever—directly including Bitcoin and stablecoins into "strategic reserves." What seems like a simple move actually hides a lot of complexity. Bitcoin absorbs market anxiety and panic about the dollar, but the real ace is stablecoins.
Stablecoins are the "killer move." They are driving the global penetration of digital dollars—from Latin America to Africa, more and more businesses and individuals are using stablecoins for transactions, savings, and cross-border transfers. This is equivalent to virtualizing and globalizing the dollar, completely bypassing the cumbersome traditional banking system. ⏩
On the flip side, not only has the dollar not been replaced, but through blockchain technology, it is penetrating deeper and covering a broader scope.
💥 The most ironic conclusion might be: Bitcoin is not actually the "enemy" of the dollar; it might even prolong the dollar's global dominance cycle. And stablecoins are the "secret weapon" for the dollar to consolidate its reserve currency status in the digital age.
Dollar and Bitcoin, are they enemies or friends? What do you think?
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AlwaysAnon
· 19h ago
That's not right. Isn't this logic just the US writing its own script and making it flow smoothly?
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0xSherlock
· 19h ago
Another argument of "The US dollar never fades away"—interesting but nothing new to say.
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ChainDetective
· 19h ago
Well... it sounds nice, but the essence of the USD printing press turning to BTC is still just cutting leeks.
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bridge_anxiety
· 19h ago
It's the same old story again, dollars and Bitcoin mutually reinforcing each other? That's hilarious.
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【Bitcoin and US Dollar: Seemingly Opponents, Actually "Partners"?】
This question sounds a bit counterintuitive—everyone has been saying Bitcoin will "disrupt" traditional finance, but have you considered another possibility: it might actually be quietly "backstopping" the US dollar?
Imagine a scenario: what if the US deficit explodes, inflation spirals out of control, and global confidence in the dollar begins to waver? At this moment, Bitcoin acts like an airbag, activating to cushion the blow. When the dollar fluctuates, a large amount of uncertain funds flow into Bitcoin, creating a subtle market balance. This kind of check and balance actually serves as a "buffer" for the dollar.
Looking at some data makes this clear: US Treasury bonds have already surpassed the $37.65 trillion mark, and are still growing at a rate of $4.25 million per minute. 🚀 If inflation outpaces economic growth significantly (for example, GDP grows by 3%, but inflation exceeds 5%), then the credibility of the dollar could indeed face trouble.
This is why the current US government is so clever—directly including Bitcoin and stablecoins into "strategic reserves." What seems like a simple move actually hides a lot of complexity. Bitcoin absorbs market anxiety and panic about the dollar, but the real ace is stablecoins.
Stablecoins are the "killer move." They are driving the global penetration of digital dollars—from Latin America to Africa, more and more businesses and individuals are using stablecoins for transactions, savings, and cross-border transfers. This is equivalent to virtualizing and globalizing the dollar, completely bypassing the cumbersome traditional banking system. ⏩
On the flip side, not only has the dollar not been replaced, but through blockchain technology, it is penetrating deeper and covering a broader scope.
💥 The most ironic conclusion might be: Bitcoin is not actually the "enemy" of the dollar; it might even prolong the dollar's global dominance cycle. And stablecoins are the "secret weapon" for the dollar to consolidate its reserve currency status in the digital age.
Dollar and Bitcoin, are they enemies or friends? What do you think?