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Impact of Bitcoin on Central Banks' Monetary Policy

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 hours ago


In light of Bitcoin's growing popularity, central banks worldwide are facing new challenges in monetary policy. Adam Livingston outlines the main factors affecting regulators' actions.

Bitcoin and Challenges for Central Banks

Adam Livingston noted that Bitcoin has 'effectively cornered the world’s central banks, and there is no way out,' posing a pressing threat to the traditional financial system. Central banks now face an 'unprecedented challenge' as they cannot print Bitcoin to defend their currencies, creating a policy trilemma. According to Livingston, policymakers have three options: raise interest rates, deplete foreign currency reserves, or 'join the migration' by purchasing Bitcoin themselves, thereby legitimizing the very trend they are trying to counter.

Fiat Devaluation Amid Crisis

Only a handful of countries, such as El Salvador and Bhutan, have adopted national strategic Bitcoin reserves, while many others unofficially hold these assets. Analysts like Anthony Pompliano and Willy Woo predict continued fiat devaluation driven by central banks' money printing. Woo also pointed out that the main reason Bitcoin was created is tied to the debasement caused by fiat money printing, leading to hyperinflation. Kalypsus Research stated that 'all major governments are too far in debt' and will need to print and monetize to repay, which explains why investors are turning to Bitcoin.

Slow Adoption and CBDC Development

Despite Bitcoin's rising popularity, central banks are unlikely to rush into adopting it. The core function of a central bank involves dictating monetary policy and controlling the flow of funds within the economy. Bitcoin poses a significant threat to these control mechanisms, allowing users to transact without banking or government oversight. Central banks are beginning to implement Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) as a controllable digital alternative, such as the recent efforts by Pakistan.

The situation with Bitcoin leaves central banks limited maneuvering options, and given the cryptocurrency's increasing importance, potential changes in the global financial architecture need to be considered.

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