Bitcoin as digital goldIn recent years, Bitcoin has entered the conversation as a potential modern hedge against inflation, dubbed “digital gold.” Advocates argue that Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and fixed supply of 21 million coins make it resistant to inflationary pressures. Unlike fiat currencies — which central banks can issue in unlimited quantities — Bitcoin’s (BTC) predetermined, limited supply creates digital scarcity, similar to precious metals.
Analysts suggest that Bitcoin may serve as a barometer for global monetary dilution, offering insights into inflationary trends across economies.Bitcoin vs.inflation: The institutional adoption effect It’s not just retail investors getting involved with Bitcoin — institutions have been watching from the sidelines and are now stepping in with serious capital, providing Bitcoin investment products and developing state-of-the-art market infrastructure.
In 2025, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board became the first US state pension fund to invest directly in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), allocating approximately $160 million — about 0.1% of its total assets. Expansion of Bitcoin investment productsThe launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs has dramatically increased retail and institutional access.
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