Bitcoin: Race To The Bottom

Jul. 11, 2025 11:43 AM ETBitcoin USD (BTC-USD) CryptoBTC-USD95 Comments

Summary

  • Bitcoin has proven itself as a hedge and store of value, outperforming traditional assets during market volatility and monetary debasement.
  • Institutional adoption is accelerating, with surveys showing a growing allocation to Bitcoin in diversified portfolios globally.
  • The macro environment of rising debt and currency debasement makes Bitcoin the best asset to hold for the next decade.
  • While short-term cycles matter, the real risk is not owning Bitcoin, as its long-term trend remains strongly upward.
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Thesis Summary

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is breaking out again, showing that it could potentially be ready for another big run-up.

In the last year, Bitcoin has set itself apart from other risk assets, showing that it is in a league of its

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