Bitcoin (BTC) has long been touted as a hedge against economic turmoil, and recent global unrest is putting this narrative to the test.
Analysts suggest that Bitcoin’s value proposition becomes increasingly evident as geopolitical tensions escalate.
In a world where not all countries possess a currency as robust as the US dollar, the top crypto emerges as an alternative store of value and a shield against economic uncertainty.
BTCM Chief Economist Youwei Yang emphasized the cryptocurrency’s user-friendliness, stability, and global accessibility, especially in regions marred by political conflicts and sanctions.
“The more unrest and uncertainty in the world, the more value bitcoin demonstrates. It’s a sad truth,” Yang states.
For those who are uneasy about relying too heavily on the US dollar and its economic policies, BTC offers a compelling alternative.
Bitcoin’s Safe Haven Appeal Gains Prominence
While Bitcoin has recently traded within a tight range around $27,000, traditional financial markets have shown signs of distress.
Key indices like the Dow Jones and the Russell 2,000 have retreated sharply, reinforcing the argument that Bitcoin functions as a reliable hedge against market volatility.
The current BTC price, as reported by CoinGecko, stands at $27,963.10, marking a 4.0% gain over the past 24 hours and a 0.3% increase over the past seven days.
Bitcoin approaches the $28K level today. Chart: TradingView.com
Alpha Coin’s Role In Hedging Against Currency Debasement
Bloomberg crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts predicts that Bitcoin will be among the primary beneficiaries of an inevitable return to currency debasement by the US government.
Coutts makes this assertion on the social media platform X, underlining the potential gains for investors who allocated a mere 1% of their traditional 60/40 portfolio (comprising stocks and bonds) to BTC between 2015 and 2022.
What happens when you re-allocate 1% from bonds to $BTC to 60/40 portfolio?
Backtest 2015-2022 pic.twitter.com/e5yRjpWwnt
— Jamie Coutts CMT (@Jamie1Coutts) October 11, 2023
Coutts acknowledges the significant returns such an allocation would have yielded. However, he also points out that even with these optimized gains, the average 60/40 portfolio couldn’t outpace the currency debasement that transpired during those years.
For most non-fiduciary constrained investors, position sizing needs to consider the monetary debasement factor. Nominal rtns is useless measure in the current fiat CB construct.
Based on the USG finances, debasement is the only option.
Bad for Bonds, Good for hard assets pic.twitter.com/zphl0dnsAn
— Jamie Coutts CMT (@Jamie1Coutts) October 11, 2023
As investors increasingly consider the impact of currency debasement on their portfolios, hard assets like Bitcoin are poised to benefit, while government bonds may experience greater volatility.
The growing recognition of Bitcoin’s role in preserving wealth in a world fraught with economic uncertainties positions it as a unique and invaluable financial instrument for both individuals and institutions alike.
Featured image from The Conversation
