ETF approval speculation can also attract longer-term capital that passively accumulates Bitcoin in anticipation of structural demand growth. This can improve baseline liquidity by increasing the depth of long-term holdings, even if short-term volatility rises. Investors aligned with this view may focus on dollar-cost averaging and avoid reactive trading, accepting interim liquidity fluctuations as part of a broader accumulation strategy.
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Cardano’s slow, research-driven approach delays smart contract innovation vs. ETH’s iterative upgrades. ETH’s established DeFi composability and cross-chain dominance (via bridges/CCIP) keep developers locked in. For ADA to compete, it must leverage Bitcoin DeFi integration (2026 roadmap) and privacy features to carve unique niches—else, it risks remaining a “safer but smaller” alternative with limited value appreciation.
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Nations with weak currencies or authoritarian regimes implementing highly surveillant CBDCs may drive citizens towards Bitcoin as a means of preserving wealth and privacy. This "push factor" could significantly boost BTC adoption in specific regions, making its demand more geopolitical and less about competing with Western CBDCs for payments.
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