🌟 Tech Spotlight – From Hyperinflation to Bitcoin

Hyperinflation has devastated economies around the globe, forcing people to look for alternatives when their national currencies lose value rapidly. For many, Bitcoin has become a financial lifeline, offering stability where traditional currency cannot.

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Why This Matters

In hyperinflation-stricken regions like Venezuela and Zimbabwe, people face the reality of watching their savings erode almost overnight. Bitcoin, with its limited supply and decentralized framework, offers a way to preserve wealth without reliance on fragile national economies. Unlike government-issued money, Bitcoin operates independently, allowing people to store value outside of their collapsing currencies.

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Real-World Effect

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Consider Argentina, where high inflation has been a longstanding issue. Argentinians have turned to Bitcoin as a hedge against the peso's declining value. Venezuelans, too, are using Bitcoin as a means of preserving buying power amid an unstable bolivar. ​

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Road Ahead

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As more people in high-inflation economies recognize the benefits of decentralized digital assets, Bitcoin could see growing adoption as a secure store of value. While it's not a cure-all, Bitcoin's stability in unstable economies shows the potential for digital currencies to offer financial relief and autonomy. For individuals facing economic uncertainty, Bitcoin provides a way to retain control over their financial future.​

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These real-world examples show how Bitcoin can provide an alternative, helping people navigate their daily lives with a sense of security that local currencies can no longer offer.

📰 This Week’s Blockchain and Web3 Highlights

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MicroStrategy Plans Massive Bitcoin Buy: MicroStrategy aims to raise $42 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings, reporting a year-to-date BTC yield of 17.8% amid quarterly sales of $116 million.

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Stablecoins Fuel Demand for U.S. Treasury Bills: The U.S. Treasury reports that stablecoin growth has boosted demand for short-term Treasuries, with around $120 billion in collateral invested in T-bills.

Bitcoin ETFs Cross 1 Million BTC Mark, Led by BlackRock: Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock leading the pack, now collectively hold over a million BTC, following nearly $900 million in inflows on Wednesday.

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Franklin Templeton’s Fund Now Available on Coinbase’s Base Network: Franklin Templeton expands its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund to Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 Base, bridging traditional and decentralized finance.

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Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Expected Around U.S. Election: Standard Chartered anticipates a pullback in Bitcoin prices as the U.S. election nears, with volatility expected on election day and potentially afterward. 

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Felix and Zero Hash Partner for Cross-Border Payments via WhatsApp: Felix, a WhatsApp-based payment startup, collaborates with Zero Hash to leverage stablecoins for faster, more affordable international money transfers.

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Mt. Gox Shifts $35 Million in Bitcoin to Cold Storage: In a delayed repayment process, Mt. Gox transfers 500 Bitcoin (worth $35 million) to cold storage, securing funds for future disbursements.

📊 Chart of the Week: Potential Peaks for Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run

Historically, Bitcoin’s price has peaked between the 1.618 and 2.272 Fibonacci retracement levels in past bull cycles. If this pattern holds, we might see Bitcoin reaching new heights in the range of $174,000 to $462,000 during the next peak.

🔍 Highlights:

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• Historical Patterns: Previous bull runs have shown Bitcoin hitting these Fibonacci levels before cooling down.

• Potential Range: Based on this model, the next top could land between $174,000 and $462,000.

• Market Sentiment: Growing anticipation around Bitcoin’s potential as it approaches these levels once more.

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This projection offers a compelling view of where Bitcoin’s price could head based on previous cycles.

Source: Ali

Thanks for joining me for Edition #37! We covered Bitcoin’s potential next peak, explored how hyperinflation is pushing Bitcoin’s appeal, and looked at asset tokenization’s momentum across industries.

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Blockchain’s impact on everything from global payments to asset ownership continues to shape new opportunities, and I’m glad to share these insights with you each week.

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Warm regards,
Ajay Tomar

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