In the face of global high inflation and emerging macroeconomic uncertainties, experts view Bitcoin (BTC) as an increasingly attractive option for portfolio diversification. According to experts, the high inflation environment is causing Bitcoin, along with gold and silver, to attract more attention.
Emphasis on the Trio of Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver
Jag Kooner, the Head of Derivative Products at Bitfinex, argued that Bitcoin, gold, and silver will emerge as safe haven assets in the face of various macroeconomic adversities expected this year. Kooner noted that the risk of persistent inflation could reduce market expectations for an early easing of monetary policies by central banks worldwide due to the expectation of prolonged high interest rates.
Kooner outlined various issues for the stock markets in the coming year, predicting modest growth and highlighting geopolitical risks that could exert downward pressure on the markets. He forecasted a relatively low growth year for 2025, with only a 2 to 3 percent growth expectation for the S&P 500 index and a target index value of 4,200 with a downward trend.
Tal Zackon, Co-Founder of TRES, reiterated the role of Bitcoin in providing protection against inflationary pressure. Zackon emphasized the ease of access to Bitcoin for traditional investors through newly approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, strengthening its status as a safe haven asset amid uncertain economic conditions. He also highlighted the importance of Bitcoin’s block reward halving, which limits its supply and enhances its potential as an anti-inflationary tool. The fourth block reward halving for Bitcoin is expected to occur in April.
As experts have emphasized, concerns about inflation and macroeconomic adversities affecting investor sentiment are making the roles of gold, silver, and especially Bitcoin as protection against economic uncertainties increasingly interesting. While traditional investors are turning to cryptocurrencies for portfolio diversification, unique features of Bitcoin, such as its limited supply and potential to withstand inflationary pressures, are attracting attention in the investment world.
Current Status of Bitcoin and Altcoins
Current data shows Bitcoin trading around 51 dollars at the time of writing this article, reflecting the ongoing market volatility amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Along with the overall fluctuation in the cryptocurrency market, The Block’s GM 30 Index, representing the largest 30 cryptocurrencies, has seen a slight decrease of 0.92% in the last 24 hours, standing at 112.43.
