Bitcoin inflation index decreased from 30% to 50% in 2011 to 4% in the current that led to the rapid entry of cryptocurrency on various markets.
From the point of view of mathematics Bitcoin inflation should decrease with time at a fixed rate, as the number of bitcoins in circulation is growing at a predetermined rate until it reaches 21 million.
The inflation rate Bitcoin
Bitcoin as a deflationary currency
Financial experts believe bitcoin deflationary currency due to its specific characteristics and a cryptographic system, strictly controlling the total money supply in the market cryptocurrency.
Since the birth of Bitcoin in 2009, the traditional media and financiers severely criticized the new volatility cryptocurrency, arguing that its users could be adversely affected due to the dramatically changing the cost. Especially traders and workers who receive their labor remuneration in Bitcoin.
Matthew O'Brien, the famous American writer and journalist, called bitcoin "techno-action", claiming that because of its high volatility it can not be considered a full-fledged currency:
"At its core, bitcoin is too deflationary. On the one hand - it is limited to the money supply, on the other - the scope of services and the things it can buy is constantly growing. And if the quantity of goods that can be purchased per unit of currency increases, the value of the currency itself is also growing, and prices are falling. Therefore bitcoin currency can not be called, and he will not be her, until his governing the central bank. "
The role of volatility in the development of Bitcoin
Three years later, the once high rate volatility value of Bitcoin has become even lower than the accepted reserve currency, such as the British pound. And while many enthusiasts optimistically reacted to securing exchange rate stability Bitcoin, we should remember that volatility plays an important role in the development of the currency and of any valuable asset.
The level of volatility Bitcoin due to its success and performance. In 2010-2013, and in 2015 bitcoin showed a high level of performance, and was the most successful currency for several years.
The stability required for Bitcoin
In 2010, the market value of Bitcoin has grown by 314%. And in 2013, she jumped 5992% to a record by opening the cryptocurrency for multiple users and investors.
This unprecedented increase in the value of Bitcoin, though it is considered volatile, proved to be very beneficial for bitcoin businesses, users and investors.
There is no doubt that bitcoin was able to gain a foothold on the positions of one of the major world currencies, it is necessary price stability. But do not forget that the level of volatility is an important aspect of cryptocurrency.
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