The value and challenges of Bitcoin
After the financial crisis in 2008, a person using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto proposed the concept of Bitcoin, a decentralized blockchain currency, to address the flaws of traditional centralized monetary systems. After 12 years of development, Bitcoin has become a financial phenomenon that cannot be ignored. As stated by a major bank, a phenomenon that has lasted for 12 years cannot simply be viewed as a bubble.
The value consensus of Bitcoin is continuously expanding. In early 2021, the price of Bitcoin surpassed the $40,000 mark, reaching a historical high of $41,940, doubling in value in just over a month. This surge in price has attracted widespread attention and has become an important driving force in the digital currency market.
However, the price of Bitcoin also shows significant volatility. Data indicates that the daily average volatility of Bitcoin reaches 3.75%. This volatility reflects, to some extent, the characteristics of the Bitcoin market: decentralization and anonymity make