Written by: Deep Tide TechFlow
Let me tell you a ghost story, Bitcoin is about to return to 100,000 dollars.
Since Bitcoin broke through 100,000 dollars at the beginning of 2025, with changes in the global economic and political landscape, especially the changes in the U.S. elections and tariff policies, its price once plummeted to around 76,000.
And when you face the collapse of various altcoins, liquidity shortages, and various criminal operations during the season of crime, after shouting 'my crypto is over,' Bitcoin comes back.
Seemingly unrelated to the turbulence in the crypto market, Bitcoin is still that Bitcoin.
Bitcoin perfectly illustrates the script of 'Yesterday you ignored me, today you can't reach me'; looking back at the returns of all assets over the past decade, it still stands at the peak.
All the way, it had no rivals, but also no friends.
Lacking friends is because for a considerable period, the public or mainstream finance has always had a confused and cautious attitude towards this thing, mostly still 'not understanding';
At the same time, there are too many high-yield, high-volatility narratives and projects in the crypto space, and insiders tend to 'look down' on its yields when the market is good.
But now, everyone wants to be friends with Bitcoin.
In terms of the investment environment, through cycles, Bitcoin is one of the few friends that can share joys and sorrows with you (provided you have patience); just look at the performance of E-Guardians (ETH holders) and other altcoins.
Not only do insiders understand this logic, but there are also more examples globally of large companies and government organizations beginning to include Bitcoin in their asset allocation and strategic reserves.
Today's Bitcoin is becoming more and more like a 'Swiss Army Knife' facing changes in the global economic environment.
It can open bottles and also 'open markets.'
Have you seen this thing? A compact yet versatile red knife.
It was born in the late 19th century, originally designed as a tool for Swiss soldiers, but because it combines multiple functions such as knife blades, screwdrivers, bottle openers, scissors, and even tweezers, it has become synonymous with 'one tool solving multiple problems.'
Whether you are opening a delivery or need to start a fire and cut in the wild, it can come in handy.
And today's Bitcoin is an investment tool that can handle various complex economic environments, in a sense like this Swiss Army Knife:
It can play the role of value storage, preserving value like gold during turmoil; it can also serve as a means of hedging against inflation, resisting currency devaluation; and even in high-risk, high-return environments, it can transform into a growth asset, bringing excess returns.
It may not be the most 'exclusive' investment, but it is the most adaptable 'jack of all trades' in complex market environments.
Especially in the uncertain year of 2025, Bitcoin's versatility has been fully demonstrated.
Since the beginning of 2025, the global economic and political environment has been like a roller coaster, constantly fluctuating.
Economically, inflationary pressures remain high in places like Europe and the U.S., supply chain issues have yet to be resolved, and the monetary policies of major economies are sometimes tightening and sometimes wavering, leaving the market in a state of panic; the performance of the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) during certain critical periods has been weak, causing anxiety over the stability of the traditional currency system.
Meanwhile, political bombs went off one after another, especially the 'Liberation Day' tariff policy proposed by Trump on April 2, 2025, which directly ignited the fuse of the global trade war. The market generally believes this could exacerbate geopolitical tensions, and panic spread quickly, with the S&P 500 index dropping 6.5% in just one month.
The crypto market hasn't been able to stand alone either. This round of altcoins has fallen one after another, liquidity issues have frequently arisen, and various criminal operations in traditional financial markets have caused many to gradually lose faith in several projects.
Of course, top P players and perpetual profit big names have indeed made money, but the premise is that you may be exiting liquidity.
In the chaotic situation of multiple uncertainties, what asset can ordinary people rely on? One answer points to Bitcoin.
Data does not lie. Despite market turbulence, it remains 'steady as a rock.'
Recently, a comprehensive report on the crypto industry published by the asset management organization Bitcoin Suisse in April summarized the returns of various assets after several key time points this year:
Since the U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin has risen 40%, gold 17.5%; during the same period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, U.S. Dollar Index, and 10-year U.S. Treasury yield were -3.7%, -1.6%, -3.5%, and -0.3%, respectively;
Since the announcement of the 'Liberation Day' tariff policy, Bitcoin has risen 12%, gold 2.8%; during the same period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, U.S. Dollar Index, and 10-year U.S. Treasury yield were -1.8%, +6.4%, -3.7%, and +0.4%, respectively;
And if we count from January 1 of this year, Bitcoin has risen 2.6%, gold 21.3%; during the same period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, U.S. Dollar Index, and 10-year U.S. Treasury yield were -5.1%, -5.4%, -8.6%, and -9.1%, respectively;
In contrast, risk assets related to the U.S. economy and the dollar cannot compete with Bitcoin and gold.
Of course, gold remains king, but isn't that normal? Gold has long been a consensus for hedging, and for investors, it's more about 'holding the bottom line' rather than 'bringing surprises.'
Surprisingly, it's Bitcoin, which was once considered an outlier by everyone.
It has shown hedging properties, resisted market fluctuations caused by policy shocks, and may gain additional growth from increased investor demand for alternative assets, continuously proving itself in a cycle of repeated questioning and death.
Here we have to pull out an old meme, perfectly showcasing everyone's upgraded understanding of Bitcoin:
People have biases, errors, and missed opportunities; but the best thing is to change. Savvy politicians and profit-seeking companies naturally won't turn a blind eye to data.
In the past year or two, you can also see the U.S. increasingly introducing crypto-friendly policies, from mining, regulation, strategic reserves to the president personally getting involved... You may doubt their sincerity, but you cannot deny their keen sense for profitable opportunities.
And MicroStrategy (now named Strategy) has been aggressively increasing its BTC holdings month by month, which has gradually made traditional companies realize that this may not only benefit short-term stock price increases but could also be a serious and correct choice.
Swiss Army Knife, everyone gets one, no loss; it can handle different scenarios, which is great.
Leave behind shame, embrace Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency practitioners have always had a sense of theft and shame.
Apart from the already successful big shots, more people are accustomed to using cartoon avatars to cover themselves in dining party photos, calling it anonymous culture; when introducing their positions, they always embellish and beautify, tending to lean towards compliance and high status.
Practitioners seem to lack recognition and confidence in what they do, and they are more afraid of others uncovering and seeing through them.
Ultimately, some people struggle to reconcile their lack of value in their profession, are aware that their business is somewhat complicit in wrongdoing, and have a huge doubt about finding connections in their work and life in reality.
If you're tired of conspiracies, try embracing Bitcoin, the biggest sunshine strategy.
Regardless of your position, gradually accumulating Bitcoin in various ways may help achieve the best balance of energy, identity, and security.
Next time, if a certain practitioner feels shy to express, why not change the title:
You ask me who I am? I am a Bitcoin holder.
