Bitcoin Author Says the Asset Could Be Less Volatile Than Gold
Oct 14 2026 10:39 UTC - Crypto Breaking News
Bitcoin’s ability to function as “money” is back in the spotlight as two prominent voices clash over whether its fixed supply condemns it to excessive
➤ A debate is ongoing regarding Bitcoin's suitability as a medium of exchange, with Saifedean Ammous arguing its fixed supply doesn't preclude monetary function and that volatility will decrease with adoption.
➤ Professor Lawrence H. White disputes this, asserting Bitcoin's fixed supply inherently leads to excessive volatility, making it unsuitable as a reliable medium of exchange, and notes stablecoins have taken over its transaction volume role.
➤ The discussion highlights the trade-off between volatility and monetary function, with differing views on whether Bitcoin can achieve stability and widespread adoption over time, and its potential to rival gold in market capitalization.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobreaking-bitcoin-author-says-the-asset-could-be-less-volatile-than-gold-459228330?utm_source=binance
Oct 14 2026 10:39 UTC - Crypto Breaking News
Bitcoin’s ability to function as “money” is back in the spotlight as two prominent voices clash over whether its fixed supply condemns it to excessive
➤ A debate is ongoing regarding Bitcoin's suitability as a medium of exchange, with Saifedean Ammous arguing its fixed supply doesn't preclude monetary function and that volatility will decrease with adoption.
➤ Professor Lawrence H. White disputes this, asserting Bitcoin's fixed supply inherently leads to excessive volatility, making it unsuitable as a reliable medium of exchange, and notes stablecoins have taken over its transaction volume role.
➤ The discussion highlights the trade-off between volatility and monetary function, with differing views on whether Bitcoin can achieve stability and widespread adoption over time, and its potential to rival gold in market capitalization.
Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobreaking-bitcoin-author-says-the-asset-could-be-less-volatile-than-gold-459228330?utm_source=binance