Free Speech

bullish

2024

Bitcoin

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 <li aria-level="1">Bitcoin’s price has surged roughly 140% this year, reflecting its growing acceptance and increasing market value.</li> 
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 <li aria-level="1">Experts like Anthony Pompliano argue Bitcoin is more than a currency, underscoring its finite supply and decentralized nature.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Jerome Powell, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, compares Bitcoin to digital gold, questioning its role as everyday money.</li> 
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Peter Brandt, a seasoned trader with over five decades in the financial market, recently emphasized Bitcoin’s significant societal role, describing it as “the ultimate form of free speech and democracy” This statement arrives as Bitcoin approaches $100,000 per unit.&nbsp; 
Despite the currency briefly touching $101,109.59 per Bitcoin in its weekly close—a sign many interpret as positive—the focus of Brandt’s commentary is not solely on Bitcoin’s financial trajectory, which has seen an approximate 140% increase since the start of the year. 
<h2 id="b-brandt-s-discussion-points-to-a-broader-philosophical-and-functional-role-for-bitcoin-b">Brandt’s discussion points to a broader philosophical and functional role for Bitcoin</h2> 
Echoing a similar sentiment, Anthony Pompliano, another finance expert, <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/economic-impact-of-u-s-acquiring-200000-btc-annually-for-reserve/">recently argued</a> against viewing Bitcoin as merely a financial tool conjured from nothing, like traditional fiat currencies which are unlimited and only restrained by national debt levels.&nbsp; 
Historically, Bitcoin has been praised for its ability to provide financial services to those without access to traditional banking systems, bolstering its reputation as a tool for enhancing freedom and democracy. 
This has been particularly relevant in countries facing economic instability, where Bitcoin has offered an alternative for saving and transactions independent of failing national currencies. 
Brandt <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/peter-brandt-challenges-the-common-belief-that-bitcoin-will-cap-at-100000-suggesting-potential-for-higher-values/">extends</a> this comparison to encapsulate Bitcoin’s role in promoting democratic values through its decentralized, non-custodial approach to financial ownership, a stark contrast to conventional financial systems. 
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 Bitcoin <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is the ultimate form of free speech and democracy 
 — Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterLBrandt/status/1865792423005470760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2024</a>
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Moreover, Jerome Powell, the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, contributed to the discourse by likening <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/us-treasury-defines-bitcoin-as-digital-gold-amidst-soaring-market-cap/">Bitcoin to digital gold</a>, though he critiqued its function as an everyday currency compared to the dollar. Powell’s comments, while skeptical about Bitcoin’s utility as conventional money, inadvertently positioned it within a broader context of value and trust. 
Collectively, these perspectives underscore <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOBse8AprTc&amp;ab_channel=OsloFreedomForum">Bitcoin’s dual function</a> as both an asset and a symbol of larger democratic and free speech principles.&nbsp; 
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They highlight its capacity not just for storing value but for offering individuals a decentralized option for managing their financial resources, free from the control of any centralized authority. This attribute of Bitcoin aligns it closely with fundamental human rights, emphasizing its role beyond mere economic metrics. 
These discussions surrounding Bitcoin’s valuation and philosophical underpinnings suggest a profound shift in how digital assets are perceived, moving beyond their monetary value to their potential in enhancing personal freedoms. 

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Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced at $99,721, experiencing a slight decline of 0.18%. It is approaching the critical $100,000 resistance level after recent volatility, with a high of $104,088 and a low of $90,500. Key support is located at $90,000, while a breakout above $100,000 could lead to targets around $110,000–$120,000.&nbsp; 
Technical indicators remain neutral, but a bullish bias prevails if Bitcoin sustains levels above $95,000. With a robust market cap of $1.97 trillion, Bitcoin’s upward momentum continues to attract strong investor activity. 
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/peter-brandt-describes-bitcoin-as-the-ultimate-form-of-free-speech-and-democracy-as-it-nears-100000/">Peter Brandt Describes Bitcoin As The Ultimate Form Of Free Speech And Democracy As It Nears $100,000</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com">ETHNews</a>.

Peter Brandt Describes Bitcoin As The Ultimate Form Of Free Speech And Democracy As It Nears $100,000

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