The future of Bitcoin seems to be closely linked to profound changes in the global financial system. As the world enters the stage of the 'Fourth Turning', Bitcoin's price and adoption rate are expected to continue to grow, regardless of changes in the macroeconomic environment. This is the prediction made by market analyst Jordi Visser in a recent interview.
Visser stated in an interview on (The Pomp Podcast) hosted by Anthony Pompliano that the trust of ordinary people in traditional institutions has significantly decreased, and this trend may drive more funds towards Bitcoin—a neutral, permissionless, global, and government or traditional organization-controlled asset.
The concept of the 'Fourth Turning' comes from the book of the same name co-authored by William Strauss and Neil Howe, which describes how the rise and fall of nations exhibit cyclical changes due to predictable generational patterns. Visser believes that Bitcoin will play an important role in this cyclical change.
'Bitcoin is a trustless asset. Its original design was to address people's distrust of banks,' Visser said. 'And now, we have surpassed the distrust of banks. I don't trust my employer, I don't trust the government, I don't trust currency, I don't trust debt, I don't trust anything. So, I don't see how trust could suddenly be restored.'
Visser's comments come at a time when consumer confidence is declining, geopolitical tensions are escalating, and government debt is reaching historic highs. These factors are weakening the purchasing power of ordinary people while also creating a demand for alternative financial systems based on incorruptible hard currencies like Bitcoin.
Visser also mentioned that the division in the current economic system is intensifying, which further highlights Bitcoin's potential. He refers to this phenomenon as a 'K-shaped economy.'
The 'K-shaped economy' refers to the significant differences in how different groups perform during economic recovery and prosperity. In this system, asset holders (at the upper end of the 'K') see their wealth grow, while those at the bottom of the 'K' face greater economic pressure due to monetary inflation.
'More and more people at the bottom of the 'K' feel excluded from the system, and that is part of the 'Fourth Turning',' Visser explained.
According to the latest consumer confidence report from the University of Michigan, only 24% of respondents expect their consumption habits to remain unchanged in 2026. Most believe that due to inflation and the impact of U.S. trade tariffs, prices of goods will continue to rise. Additionally, over 60% of respondents expect the unemployment rate to rise in 2026.
This survey result reflects a significant change in consumer expectations since early 2025. At that time, only about 30% of respondents believed employment would worsen, but that percentage has now risen sharply.
As the global financial system enters the 'Fourth Turning', there is a belief that Bitcoin's unique properties will make it a major beneficiary of capital flows. Bitcoin's decentralization, anti-inflation, and globalization characteristics allow it to provide a reliable store of value in times of lost trust in traditional currency systems.
'The design of Bitcoin perfectly fits the current trust crisis. It points out, 'It is not just an alternative to banks, but also to the entire traditional financial system.'
While macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks may affect Bitcoin's short-term price fluctuations, Visser believes these factors will ultimately drive Bitcoin's long-term adoption and price growth.$BTC $ETH $XRP #加密市场回调 #币安HODLer空投0G
