You see Bitcoin just about to cross $100,000 and they see a bubble. We envision a revolution, they envision a fad. The total cryptocurrency market cap recently blew by $3.10 trillion! This massive growth, whether intentional or not, sends a strong message powerfully rebutting the failed economic policies we have suffered under. It's time to admit it: the old guard, with their outdated playbooks and allegiance to a broken system, got it wrong. Here's why:
Distrust In Central Banks Runs Deep
The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates where they are was met with an enthusiastic stock market. Think about that for a second. We’re clinking glasses on inaction not because we think they’ve demonstrated enough competence to steer the ship the right way. The old guard clings to the idea that central banks are the ultimate economic saviors, but Gen Z and millennials see them for what they often are: institutions that protect the wealthy and leave the rest of us behind. Bitcoin, with its decentralized infrastructure, provides a real world escape route from this sort of central planning. It whispers, "You are in charge." And that's a message that resonates deeply.
Decentralization Is The Future, Period
Remember Napster? The music industry lobbied tooth and nail to stop it — desperate to hold onto their CDs and radio royalty moneys. The internet is indifferent to your legacy business models. Just like the powers that be, the old guard are flailing at attempting to regulate Bitcoin to death, to conform Bitcoin into their old guard paradigms. The genius of Bitcoin is indeed its decentralization, its resistance to control. It’s like trying to herd cats with an Excel spreadsheet. Coinbase’s acquisition of Deribit for $2.9B? This isn’t just a transactional business deal. At the very least, it demonstrates that even incumbents like these know they need to get on the decentralized action.
The System Rigged, People Want Out
For decades, conservative economic policies have prioritized deregulation and tax cuts for the wealthy, promising that the benefits will "trickle down." The trickle right now is a drought for most of us. The inequity problem escalates, with the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer. Bitcoin’s global, neutral, and apolitical monetary framework finally provides people a path to escape this rigged game. We know this isn’t a good enough, complete solution yet – but it is progress and a start. It's a way to build a parallel economy, one that isn't controlled by Wall Street or Washington. People want to see something new, something exciting, something fun. The success of altcoins such as Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Brett (BRETT), and Pepe (PEPE) have demonstrated otherwise!
Financial Revolution Starts With Access
The impact Banking systems have systematically excluded and discriminated against marginalized communities for decades. Redlining, discriminatory lending practices and other predatory fees have placed many Americans into a financial underclass. For all its flaws, bitcoin provides a more inclusive alternative. We’re talking about accessibility—all you need is a smartphone with an internet connection. This isn’t merely a get rich quick scheme, this is economic empowerment. It’s about providing people opportunity to engage with the financial system on their own terms. We need to be intentional about meeting people where they’re at and ensuring cryptocurrency is available and affordable to everyone, everywhere. Now, let’s make sure this revolution includes all of us! That is why it is essential to have responsible regulation—regulation that does not inhibit innovation per se, but prevents bad actors from exploiting vulnerable communities.
Economic Intervention is Key To Success
Here's the inconvenient truth: Bitcoin alone isn't going to solve all our problems. Yet we still need smart, strategic government intervention to rein in the cryptocurrency market, prevent fraud, ensure equitable access and use. But even more importantly, we need to figure out how we can use cryptocurrency in the service of social good. Picture a universal basic income delivered through a blockchain-based smart contract, or paying for green infrastructure with crypto-backed bonds. The old guard will laugh these concepts out of town. They’re too occupied holding on to their rust belt economic doom models to appreciate the potential for a truly revolutionary change. The US-UK trade deal and the imminent US-China trade talks remind us that they are largely fueling this intricate ballet between geopolitics and financial markets. Crypto exists within this global framework.
The old guard had their chance. They approached this issue by creating a system that benefits the worst few at the expense of the best many. Now, it's our turn. Get excited about the future of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency! Don’t use them like a lottery or get-rich-quick scheme, but rather as powerful tools to help build a more just and equitable future. We need to call for measured and responsible regulation, stand up against exploitation and predation, and make sure this latest financial revolution works for all of us. On Wednesday alone, $142 million flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs. For the week, that figure rose to $482 million, pushing year-to-date inflows over $5.7 billion and underscoring the massive institutional demand. The time to act is now.
