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Top Economist: Bitcoin Not Safe Haven

U.Today·August 9, 2026·1 min read
Top Economist: Bitcoin Not Safe Haven

Economist Robin Brooks criticized Bitcoin's safe-haven credentials, arguing its underperformance against precious metals during the debasement trade shows it failed as a digital gold equivalent. The critique challenges Bitcoin's narrative as a hedge against currency devaluation, highlighting its volatility relative to traditional safe-haven assets like gold.

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