How many times should we talk about this on the forum, holders of Bitcoin had never regretted buying the asset and so many testimonies behind the corner for the great achievement Bitcoin has brought to them.
Remember that Bitcoin had outgrown many other assets to be the second after Gold global assets capitalisation, what do you expect from such assets, isn't have hedged inflation in the system?

It is true that looking at the past, it is not wrong to say that bitcoin is cyclical, but there is no guarantee that it will always repeat that pattern consistently and that has become tradition.

The cycle can be broken at any time like in this cycle Bitcoin reached ATH before halving which has never happened before. Things have changed a lot and will change even more in the future as bitcoin becomes more popular, influenced by macro news...

If someone wants to invest and make profit. It should be noted that this process can happen faster or slower and depends on many factors, don't think that holding for 4 years will definitely bring profit.

I'm not even going to talk about the dollar because that's not the currency that I use, but any fiat money. I've seen my parents save up in a currency that went through hyperinflation and at that time people were buying anything just to dump fiat money and escape inflation. They'd clean the stores out, buying 2 of everything like when they needed a new fridge they'd buy 2 because if that first one broke and they wanted to buy a new one in 2 years, they'd have to pay 20% more for it so it was better to be safe than sorry

People who live in countries with 3% inflation rate don't understand the problems others face in a different part of the world. My parents would joke around that in the 80s if you wanted to save money for a car you would never do it because every year the price of the car would go up by 10% so people would buy gold and silver just to wait it out for a few years and be able to buy the more expensive goods.

You can do your research and see for yourself. You can check the value from a decade ago, or maybe I'm even going too far. You can check the value of Bitcoin three years ago, two years ago, and a year ago and compare it to the current price of Bitcoin. You can just imagine the investment of all these years up until now. Bitcoin is an asset that can be considered a store of value, but not a regular store of value for everyone but only for those who understand Bitcoin better and can hodl without any panic about the market or succumbing to greed and impatience. One of the benefits of Bitcoin is its ability to increase money against inflation.

To be fair, bitcoin is the most profitable investment today and that is why we, institutions or big investors are pouring a lot of money into it with the expectation of getting good returns. But Bitcoin is a safe haven asset or not is another matter, because an asset that generates high returns does not necessarily mean it can be called a safe haven asset.

If you take the time to research, you will see that these two concepts are different. Those who claim bitcoin is a safe haven are just mixing the two concepts together and that is not entirely true.



Furthermore, it is true that bitcoin has the characteristics of a safe haven asset but so far, it has behaved more like a stock. It increases on positive news and decreases on negative news. How can it be called a safe haven?

That's so sad mate. A 40% drop in local currency within six months, oh man that's a massive drop in value. If it could happen this way in 6 months then think of 1 year interval, that should be close to 100%. This means that the purchasing power is 2 times every single year.

Basically, those who held Bitcoin instead of local cash will be the only ones that could preserve the value of their money. This kind of life experience shows why Bitcoin isn't an internet hype, many people are running towards it for store of value.

If you mean that bitcoin can save you from inflation rate and you are just talking about you and your family, the simple answer is yes, because the bitcoin price has always risen in the long term, which can be a good option to save yourself against the inflation we see in the world. But still, this won't be enough for all people in the world.
Since the market is big enough, bitcoin won't be powerful enough for all people in the world to save them.

We all have seen a serious decline in fiat performance over the years and we also have seen from the images presented by Darker45 above the price appreciation of bitcoin in just 16 years duration.

Is bitcoin a hedge against inflation?: Someone who had invested $10,000 into bitcoin when bitcoin was $1000 per bitcoin would've had as of today 1100x of his investment and his investment would be worth $1,100,000. Now you can see for yourself that the value for his $10000 investment into bitcoin has appreciated by 1100X and surely his money would've been hedged against inflation and currency depreciation if he had invested it into bitcoin.

Furthermore, the worth of his investment would've increased considerably which further validates bitcoin not only as a hedge against inflation, but also as a store of value.

Bitcoin is more than an inflation hedge. it's a native currency. it's my programmable money, it's a state machine, trust and middleman eliminating source of function. Border hopping self sovereign payments system. I understand the obvious risks of putting all my eggs in one basket, but I genuinely believe in Bitcoin's potential at taking the spotlight as a global reserve currency.

Here are some points I want to consider and discuss:

Long term Vision: I see Bitcoin as not just a speculative asset, but as a serious contender for a global reserve currency. With its decentralized nature, finite supply, and increasing adoption, it seems poised to play a significant role in the global financial system.

Diversification Risks: Diversification is a well established principle in traditional investing, Bitcoin's unique characteristics might justify a concentrated investment. The growing institutional interest and regulatory developments could mitigate some risks.

Use Case Potential: Bitcoin offers an alternative to traditional banking systems, particularly in regions with unstable currencies or restrictive financial systems. Its potential for financial inclusion and sovereignty is unmatched.

Market Sentiment: With the increasing volatility and uncertainties in traditional markets, Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against inflation and systemic risks seems stronger than ever.

Some enthusiasts and analysts believe that Bitcoin's limited supply, combined with increasing demand as it becomes more widely adopted as a digital store of value and a hedge against inflation, could drive its price significantly higher. Projections in these scenarios can range from hundreds of thousands to even millions of dollars per Bitcoin, based on models like stock-to-flow ratios or comparisons with global assets such as gold.