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Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Preservation Amid Inflation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 months ago


Fred Krueger, a Bitcoin advocate and entrepreneur, recently shared his views on inflation and the rising cost of living. In his posts on the X platform, he discusses decreased purchasing power and suggests Bitcoin as a potential solution for long-term wealth preservation.

Rising Costs and Wages

Krueger pointed out that since 1971, the cost of goods and services has soared. The price of a gallon of gas increased from $0.36 to $3.00, and a slice of New York pizza went from $0.25 to $5.00. The cost of education, such as tuition at Stanford University, has seen one of the sharpest increases, from $2,400 per year to $66,000 — a 26-fold rise. In contrast, the federal minimum wage rose by only four times, from $1.60 to $7.25, while salaries in fields like engineering, law, and aviation have grown seven to nine times.

Unequal Impact of Inflation

According to Krueger, rising costs have disproportionately impacted the bottom 50% of earners, who struggle to keep up with escalating expenses. He elaborated that the top 1% of earners have significantly benefited from increasing asset prices, while the majority have been left behind. This trend is not confined to the United States, as Europe faces similar issues with slower wage growth and comparable cost increases. Krueger also dismissed arguments that inflation-adjusted numbers or improved product quality justify the sharp rise in prices.

Bitcoin as an Inflation Hedge

Krueger suggested Bitcoin as a possible solution to fight inflation and maintain purchasing power. He compared Bitcoin to traditional inflation hedges like gold and the S&P 500, both of which have seen substantial gains over the past five decades. Despite this, Krueger expressed confidence in Bitcoin’s future performance. He highlighted its decentralized nature and limited supply as advantages over traditional assets.

While acknowledging gold’s long-standing role as a store of value, Krueger positioned Bitcoin as a contemporary alternative. Despite its relatively short history (it was introduced in 2009), he argued that Bitcoin’s characteristics make it well-equipped to tackle the challenges posed by inflation in the current economy.

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