Do you think Bitcoin can ever replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency? It's very possible that this can happen but I'm not sure it'll ever happen and don't worry, I'll share my reason briefly.
Bitcoin has had over a decade of existence and that's a long time but compared to traditional currencies like the dollar, Bitcoin is new. I can't tell if those big Bitcoin holders that look confident and advice is to invest are only trying to dump in the future but they're very optimistic about the value of Bitcoin. Some a project 1 Bitcoin can rich a million dollars by 2040 and yes that could happen.
There are some big names like Sasha Mitchell that praise Bitcoin because of its scarcity, portability and it being a way for us to escape inflation. Speaking of inflation, with the way it has chewed up the dollar recently that's a big reason some speculate that Bitcoin could replace it
Ok now let me tell you why I think otherwise. Bitcoin might be lightweight and scarce but that doesn't make it practical for the average person. Not many people are ready to fully embrace a currency they can't touch or see?
Seriously, I don't even remember where I put my old USB drive and I think I had like 5 Satoshi in it. Yes it's worthless now but if Bitcoin is at a million bucks that could be more money. The point is that I don't know where that hard drive is let alone track my digital wallets.
The biggest reason it may never replace the dollar is the volatility aspect. That thing is terrifying and that's why only a few are crypto trading gurus.
The Bitcoin in your hands could buy you a coffee today and tomorrow that same amount of Bitcoin could buy you a car or absolutely nothing. It's fun when you see the value rise but I got serious trauma when the value dropped during the time I used to be a trader.
We could have a future where there's multiple currencies backed by things like gold and silver too. I think that's what the BRICS are trying to do with their new currency.
So does it mean Bitcoin isn’t enough on its own? I think all this is a bit too speculative for now. We do have high hopes for blockchain technology making things more efficient, but who’s actually explaining what that looks like in real life? It's a fantasy until someone brings out the real math that works.
Yes the dollar has its flaws but I'm not fully convinced replacing it with Bitcoin is the perfect solution.
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