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Bitcoin as a “Parasitic Asset” on the Financial System
Most people describe Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, digital gold, or a decentralized currency. But what if Bitcoin is actually a parasite on the traditional financial system rather than just an alternative to it?
Unlike gold or fiat, Bitcoin has no intrinsic demand outside speculation and store-of-value use cases. Yet, it thrives by feeding on the weaknesses of the existing system—especially inflation, centralization, and financial instability. Whenever governments print more money, people rush to Bitcoin. Whenever banks impose restrictions, Bitcoin adoption increases. It’s like a financial virus that gets stronger the more the traditional system fails.
However, unlike a destructive parasite, Bitcoin doesn’t just extract value—it forces its host to evolve. Central banks are now exploring CBDCs, financial institutions are adapting to blockchain, and even governments are reconsidering monetary policies because of Bitcoin’s impact.
So, Bitcoin is not just a currency or an asset. It’s an economic mutation, feeding off traditional finance while reshaping it in the process.
