The Bitcoin Lies
We have been told a number of things about Bitcoin. The problem is that a lot of it did not come true.
One of the biggest lies we were told is that Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation. After all, Fed money printing to Bitcoin Maxis is a plague upon humanity. Yet, record "money" printing and 40 year highs in the CPI, and BTC goes from $65K to $15K.
In this video I discuss how people are misled and how the lies just keep mounting. The problem is trying to frame Bitcoin as a flight to safety. It is not.
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Religion is very powerful. Strength in numbers. Maximalists just need to continue to preach to keep the religion growing.
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I have to admit, every part of Balaji's $1M bet was just super annoying to me. The whole thing just feels super deceptive.
Obvious publicity stunt from the start. But to be critical of bitcoin over it is shallow. It’s just some rich guy who finds the publicity worth a million bucks. He got a hundred million views so maybe he got what he wanted.
I'm not anti-Bitcoin at all... I have a small holding and will always be grateful for the technology it has brought into the world and the place it continues to play...
... but that doesn't mean we can't be critical about it. It has some obvious shortcomings and the price is very obviously manipulated.
Agreed! Being critical is important indeed. I disagree on level of manipulation but clearly there’s some level.
Yeah... potentially no one will ever know how much or how little Bitcoin is manipulated by a group of whales. Of course it's great and funny when it's manipulated to make sure Justin Sun's Bitcoin short gets liquidated, but generally it's hard to know how decentralized it truly is.
In the long term it is a hedge against inflation, until now.
I’ll never understand Hivers who are anti bitcoin. It just makes no sense.
Lol, long term? Inflation is happening now, that hedge is needed now, don't nobody understand this?
There is no asset that protects against inflation in the short term of days or months. If don't understand just study a little more.
Bitcoin is no hedge, that's the fact everyone needs to accept.
There's no such thing as being an hedge in the long term, because the only reason people seek a hedge is because they want to protect their value and live comfortably, so if it can't hedge against the inflation now, then it fails and people will live above their means anyways, this is what majority do not understand.
In the long term, bitcoin simply appreciates in price value, that doesn't mean it hedged shit.
And that's wisely and don't rely on just one area alone!
This account has an amazing investment in the diesel pools! Decentralized finance is super awesome!
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Well said, Bitcoin lies and keeps us on our toes.
Summary:
In this video, Task discusses what he refers to as the "Bitcoin Lies" perpetuated by Bitcoin maximalists. He argues that Bitcoin was never truly a hedge against inflation, as demonstrated by its price drop despite inflation rising. He criticizes the notion that Bitcoin is a hedge against a banking crisis, highlighting that cash and T-bills are the real flight to safety assets. Task emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and criticizes the unrealistic claims made by some proponents of Bitcoin. He also touches on the limitations of Bitcoin in the broader financial system due to its volatility and lack of infrastructure.
Detailed Article:
Task starts the video by addressing what he terms as the "Bitcoin Lies," pointing out the misconceptions spread by Bitcoin maximalists. He highlights the narrative that Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation but argues that its sharp decline in price amidst rising inflation contradicts this notion. Task uses the example of gold to illustrate his point, mentioning how it also failed to perform as expected during high inflation.
Furthermore, Task delves into the idea that Bitcoin is considered a hedge against a banking crisis, dismissing this as another falsehood perpetuated by Bitcoin maximalists. He asserts that in actuality, traditional assets like cash and T-bills serve as safe havens in times of banking crises, not cryptocurrencies.
Task maintains a critical stance towards gold bugs and Bitcoin maximalists, criticizing the speculative nature of their claims. He specifically calls out individuals like Peter Schiff, labelling them as salesmen for overly optimistic price predictions. In contrast, he acknowledges the value of Bitcoin as a decentralized and secure digital network but stresses that it is not immune to market fluctuations.
Moreover, Task expresses skepticism about the future potential of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation or a collapse in the banking system. He argues that the dollar's strength is more likely to lead to its downfall rather than hyperinflation. Task also highlights the inadequacy of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in handling the substantial volumes needed by major financial institutions for collateral purposes.
Additionally, Task criticizes economists for relying on outdated theories like the Phillips curve, which have been proven ineffective. He stresses the need for a realistic understanding of market dynamics and condemns the unrealistic expectations set by some proponents of Bitcoin. Task closes the video by suggesting that a bullish market phase may revive Bitcoin prices, but he maintains a cautious and critical outlook on the exaggerated claims surrounding Bitcoin.
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