Vhtech777 on Nostr: Yes, if we look at the long term and consider actual purchasing power, the USD is ...

Yes, if we look at the long term and consider actual purchasing power, the USD is "crashing" badly – not in a sudden collapse, but through steady devaluation over time, especially when compared to real assets like real estate, stocks, and especially Bitcoin.

A few key points:

1. Hidden inflation: Although official CPI is around 3–4%, the prices of assets (like property, vehicles, and basic goods) have surged over the past 5–10 years. This shows a clear decline in the USD’s purchasing power – a slow-motion "crash."


2. Massive money printing: After COVID-19, the amount of USD printed skyrocketed compared to previous cycles. This is the root cause of the dollar’s devaluation.


3. Negative real returns: Holding USD (under the mattress or in a savings account) causes you to lose value each year in real purchasing terms. Meanwhile, assets like real estate, gold, or BTC tend to retain or increase in value.


4. Bitcoin stands out: Compared to USD, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a strong store of value. BTC can’t be inflated, it’s easily transferable, individually controlled, and transparent—so as trust in USD declines, capital naturally flows into BTC.



If you’re measuring value in USD, it’s easy to lose perspective. But if you base it on "actual purchasing power" or benchmark against Bitcoin, then the USD is clearly in a long-term downward cycle.