- Bitcoin and the broader digital currency ecosystem may benefit from the gloomy macroeconomic scene according to Raoul Pal.
- Top market trader Raoul Pal has teased potential US debt surge and low growth.
- Despite its inflationary hedge, Bitcoin still has major critics.
Bitcoin’s potential to thrive amidst macroeconomic turmoil, according to top trader Raoul Pal, could reshape the financial landscape.
Debt And Devaluation Encourages Crypto Use
Pal identified some shortcomings on a macro scale of the United States market, citing that the aging population now equates to a low GDP. Consequently, this low GDP growth translates to high debt to service the aging population. The veteran trader identified this high debt and low GDP growth as areas the Federal government would need to pay attention to.
Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Economic Crisis
On the other hand, this unfortunate situation (for the dollar) may become the propeller that cryptocurrencies need to gain mainstream adoption. As it stands, many people already see Bitcoin as a viable hedge against economic crisis. A further plunge in the economic health status of the nation may push a larger number of people to find solace in the crypto sector.
Opposition To the Role of Bitcoin
High-profile individuals like Peter Schiff, a recognized Bitcoin skeptic, do not think that crypto holds the capacity to serve as a hedge against devaluation and inflation. Schiff was recently featured in a live debate on YouTube sponsored by ZeroHedge.
Conclusion
Despite the opposing views, Bitcoin appears to be grabbing the attention of many investors including traditional financial institutions. This attention stems from the revelation that some of the top banking giants in the US now have exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs. Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase are among the firms that have disclosed their Bitcoin exposures.
