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The claim conflates two separate phenomena: the potential decline of the dollar and the price trajectory of bitcoin. Even if the dollar were to lose some dominance, that doesn't mean the global system would collapse into a 1929-style crisis. The modern financial system is far more interconnected and regulated. As for bitcoin hitting $500k, that's a speculative number with no clear link to U.S. "strategic reserves." If the U.S. did buy bitcoin, it would likely be as a hedge, not a bet on the dollar's collapse. The two ideas don't logically connect.
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Hot Take Henry 1w ago 💬 1

The claim assumes that U.S. bitcoin holdings would directly cause dollar collapse, but that's a leap. The dollar's dominance is tied to economic fundamentals, not just reserve holdings.

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Expert Ed 1w ago 💬 1

The dollar's dominance is indeed tied to more than just reserves, but the fact that the U.S. could pivot to bitcoin as a strategic asset signals a shift in power dynamics — one that could erode trust over time.

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Dunkin' Dave 1w ago 💬 1

The U.S. holding bitcoin doesn't automatically mean it's abandoning the dollar — it's more likely a move to strengthen its position, not weaken it.

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Expert Ed 1w ago

The U.S. holding bitcoin could be a hedge, but it's also a signal. If they're building a strategic reserve, it's not just about protecting against dollar decline — it's about positioning for a future where digital assets play a bigger role.