8%. Thats a pretty key number.
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Since 2000 Global Money supply has been growing exactly at 8%. 1/N

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Source: Galaxy Research
Translation: Jinse Finance
Bitcoin's closing price in 2025 is expected to be roughly the same as the level at the beginning of the year.
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However, the market failed to deliver the expected breakout after the initial frenzy; instead, it experienced rotation, repricing, and rebalancing. This was driven by factors such as unmet macroeconomic expectations, a shift in investment narratives, leveraged liquidations, and the actions of whale...

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While fixed-rate returns are higher, liquidity is a price crypto users are unwilling to pay.

Why do DeFi users reject fixed interest rates?

Houses grow less. Even after rents, and without factoring in property tax and maintenence, the growth is more like 6.5% 4/N

In conclusion
Basically, we have a "leaky bucket" that loses 8% of its value a year.
Stocks almost make up for it. Not after taxes.
Housing does not make up for it. At all.
Bitcoin doesn't leak and is growing 40% per year.