Are Cryptocurrencies Really a Threat To The US Dollar? By Gregory Mannarino
Let me start off this article by saying It is certainly no secret that there is a major move into cryptocurrency for many reasons, however, in order for these new stores of wealth to threaten the United States dollar several things would have to happen.
In order for any currency which includes a cryptocurrency to be a real threat to the US dollar, it would need to be a potential reserve currency. What this means is this cryptocurrency would need to be widely held by central banks from all over the world as to pay off international debt obligations. It would also mean that assets such as commodities, including crude oil would need to be priced in that particular cryptocurrency and not dollar-denominated.
In order for A cryptocurrency to ever become a reserve currency, there would need to be a revolution on a global scale, a war if you will against the worlds central banks, (something I personally wish would actually happen).
World central banks power exists in their ability to force their product, debt units, also known as the Fiat currency, upon the masses, and this is not something that world central banks would take lately. Wars have been fought to support the US dollar, and bring it to a reserve status. In fact the entire Vietnam war was fought for two reasons and two reasons only, and neither of them had to do with the spread of communism.
The Vietnam war was fought to 1. Establish a Fiat monetary system, and 2. To establish the petro dollar system therefore vaulting the US dollar to World reserve status. Therefore you can rest assured that world central banks would resist any new reserve currency with and by any means necessary.
The real threats to a government with regard to the use of a cryptocurrency is the governments ability to collect taxes on transactions, and law enforcements ability to fight crime transacted in a said cryptocurrency.
As for a cryptocurrency making it to a reserve status which could actually threaten the United States dollar, I think is a long shot or impossible at best, at least during our lifetimes.
Could I be wrong on this?
Sure, I'm just giving you my best thoughts on this topic however I would love to hear from you so please feel free to comment and resteem this article.
Gregory Mannarino
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Totally agree @thejohalfiles! I really see this platform transforming many lives...Especially in lower income communities...Steemit can certainly be utilized for no-fee transfer remittances...& that's awesome! But, not only just from a monetary standpoint, but also from a censorship free perspective as well...There is great freedom in decentralization...And cryptocurrencies help to achieve this...The rewards aspect is just the icing on the cake:)
Haven't thought about it this way until you mentioned this. Very interesting and well worth supporting!
nice analysis
as long as the us has military bases all around the world, dollar collapse is impossible
Unless the military is used to bring in a new currency. And what makes you think the military is going to defend our currency? When did that become their job?
The military is used to protect a country's interests. They will be ordered when necessary to fight, especially to maintain the relevance of the US dollar as the reserve currency. Just imagine what would happen if the US military didn't defend the currency. US dollars outside of the US would return to the US chasing after a limited amount of goods causing hyper inflation because other nations wouldn't need that many US dollars anymore. Also, the soldiers would be highly motivated to fight because by defending the US dollar, they are defending their own finances, they would not want the value of their hard earned money to hyper inflate.
I believe the elite want a new one world currency. It would be easier for them to control. The 2018 cover of the Economist Magazine showed a phoenix rising from the ashes of burning dollars. A gold coin was around the neck. I do not see the military defending our dollar. The dollar had depreciated in value since the Federal Reserve took over our currency. It is worthless. You would be better off in silver and gold.
I agree with you on us being better off by converting our dollars into precious metals because the dollar is constantly depreciating in value over time, and one day the US dollar may be replaced because of this depreciation, with precious metals we'll be able to convert it into the new currency if need be. However, I do believe the replacement of the US dollar (in terms of the currency used in the US) will be another fiat currency, unless US citizens completely oppose it and strongly support an alternative for it. Regarding the one world currency, I'm quite skeptical of it, as elites of other countries would have trouble surrendering control of their country to the elites of the US.
Blockchains could end up saving the USD some how. - or some form of it....time will tell.
Bitcoin or any crypto not controlled by the deep sate will never become the worlds reserve currency however that does not mean they are not a severe threat to the US dollar. Most likely we will see a fedcoin issued by the US and other countries are looking into their own centralized electronic blockchain based private currencies or perhaps we will see beastmarkcoin as a world currency (hehe) whereby govts track ,monitor,tax and confiscate everyones money at will,but even with that there will exist the underground cryptocurrencies that can never be stopped and as more billions pour into crypto that is less in dollars that the banksters can profit from so crypto as a hedge against toilet paper money and as a currency in and of itself is a huge threat to the dollar. Why buy airline tickets with dollars when I can use bitcoin? Why do we need dollars very often when more and more hundreds of thousands of stores accept crypto and you can be paid in crypto? Can you see how the dollar is getting squeezed here? I welcome the day.
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I think cryptocurrency could be a reserve currency in the way gold currently is. Gold does not officially back our currency, but every central bank holds some for several good reasons. It is a store of wealth, it is rare, and it doesn't decay. Bitcoin fits that perfectly.
The only possibility that it will not work as an unofficial reserve currency like gold, is that there is really nothing stopping competitors from creating a better bitcoin. The market will eventually be flooded with all kinds of coins. And which one to hold to ensure the value stays steady? This is the advantage that gold holds, no new element is going to pop up and replace it. All of physics stands against something like that happening.
A lot of people are trying to say bitcoin will replace gold or gold is the only way to preserve your wealth...why not have both and diversify. Decide what your ratio will be and go by that. I like both and have put money into both. No need to go all in to one or the other. Anyway, my 2 cents.
yea but i'm seriously thinking about selling my stagnant gold for a better performer that is subject to much less manipulation.
VERY TRUE stevenw4455! I got both & SILVER (the real one ---> physical!) you will never know exactly the future that's the reason you MUST diversify in real money (not fiat based currency assets)
Silver all the way
Cryptocurrency will trump any gold back government issued currency. Would anyone trust any government that claims they will back their currency with actual gold if they don't allow people to redeem their paper for the physical metal? The problem with gold and silver are that their markets are heavily manipulated. People won't ever trust this kind of market. Gold and silver will survive as stores of value outside of the system only to dodge taxes. Goldmoney will increase in popularity, but people will be sick that the value of their gold remains heavily manipulated to the downside and will be left wondering: when will this increase relative to the amount of paper actually printed? Because of this, they will pour into cryptos when the next crisis happens. Crypto will survive with tiers: premium coins for people that got in very early, mid grade coins, and low tier coins for very late market entrants.
It's hard for me to imagine not having something tangible in my pocket for currency. Yes, the idea of a digital currency is "more convenient" but only with tech. and let's not forget electricity. Seems like in today's world there is an abundance of both. It wasn't long ago when there was neither. I remember 5 to 10 years ago seeing a commercial on the idiot box of a man in a trench coat who looked somewhat suspect entering a grocery store. He traversed the isles putting random items inside the coat and in his pockets all the while being spotted by baffled onlookers. When he was finished loading up he headed for the door bypassing the checkout but momentarily stopping at the door before crossing the "out" thresh hold. He stopped where the automatic door was, looked up at the camera, smiled and then walked out setting off no alarms for what we all assumed would be theft. All we heard was a ding. Apparently this commercial was geared toward the chip system whether in card form or an actual body chip I don't know. This was introducing back then the idea of a cashless society by use of a chip, I assume, within the realm of digital currency. I remember seeing this add a few more times through a period of about six months and then POOF it was gone and I've never seen it since. I'm not against digital currencies and am exploring them more and more but I do like the idea of a "real item" in hand so to speak. Thanks Mr. Mannarino and as we say now... "Steem on"! Thoughts?
I love the idea of having things in my hand that her physical as well I don't like the idea of digital currency's nor do I like the idea of Fiat currency's I like the idea of real money in my hand like gold and silver.
Having it in your hand is wonderful. It is not trackable, taxable or verifiable. It is yours. You are only taxed once on a pair of blue jeans when we buy them. Then why are we taxed over and over and over on our homes, our money and everything else. Physical is good as is prepper provisions. People are the greatest investment.
I think I agree with that for the most part . However what do you mean by people are the best investments ?
In a doomsday situation you can have food, water, metals, guns etc. but having a community of folks you can trust, barter with and help each other is priceless. The time you spend in establishing relationships with others is invaluable. The payoff will be worth the time spent.
I couldn't have said it better! Bravo!
Same here. I have as I've gotten older and started a family of my own I've realized the importance of being diversified. I for to many years was stubborn and had all my eggs in one basket so to speak. I remember watching the last market meltdown. I think it ended up at 6400 or 6600 on the DOW. I started watching kramer on the idiot box everyday and tried my best back then to figure out the market listening to him. Time went on, I had ample time to invest, and I learned a ton from that period in my life but I never invested. Looking back not long ago I realized what missed out on. No worries though, to live is to learn. The same pattern repeats time and time again. I won't miss that boat again.
I agree but I could also see a day when you don't care about having physical, just have on your cell phone will be fine.
Sounds like youre open to it so just keep resurching and you will get much more comfortable with it. Its the opposite of the beast system, imo.
true, I own physical gold & silver been stacking not long ago but I started to buy crypo currencies last month not much (actually I'm living in Mexico & there isn't many option for now) some ethers... I recall 1997 first & 2001 after the crisis when I was dubious about buying amazon or ebay and finally didn't buy them... I think this is a new chance... and opportunities like this are scarce in life. God bless =)
I believe an awakening is coming especially with the 25 year old age group. Most people haven't figured out what is wrong yet but many eventually will. The masses will start paying attention to things and turn off dancing with the stars out of necessity. It could happen faster than many think. Stay tuned.
Thanks Gregory for the Steemit recommendation! I had not heard of it before you mentioned it. I follow you everyday!!
The dollar we remain propped up until they decide to decouple it from oil. In order for that to happen there would need to be something incredible to happen that would break up the US relationship with the Saudi kingdom... I just don't see that happening any time soon.
I followed you over here after I found you on tubeboobs, thank you for your referral. Could these digital currencies every become such a threat that the Internet could by hijacked, turned off or so controlled that they become worthless? Are we not to believe that there is no back door whereby someone could make a real mess of things and destroy confidence ? Thanks for all you do and I do hope this platform pays off for you in a big way.
If they shut down the internet its war. full blown war.
Ripple in my opinion is central banking 2.0.....whoever has control over the network has the power. No-one sensible will touch a banker launched crypto unless it is proven to have been built upon the same ethos (of freedom) as many of those that already exist....in which case, good on them (very unlikely.)
A new reserve could certainly arise, and quickly....the debt in the FIAT system collapses and for a time there will be no single reserve (quite disruptive for global trade I should imagine.) Then people will begin to settle upon what they trust as a reserve....it is unlikely to be whatever is offered by the bankers. Crypto could very easily become a reserve....though I don't think it will be Bitcoin. Necessity will speed things along though I would add the game has changed.....the world may settle on a multi-reserve world. If all the reserves are equally marvelous, then why not?
I like what you have said here, it is the truth and what we need to see more of, most importantly we need to get rid of the central banks. Using steemit is the first step as well as not supporting any of the centralized social media with the one exception of recruitment. I also block every advertisement I see when using the centralized social media.
Very strong points to keep from this article when to consider If a cryptocurrency can become a reserve currency. I wish it happens sooner than later (but without government central banks control).
I just don't see how you can keep anything decentralized if a government wants to centralize it. They will spend a lot of tax payer money and use their power to seize control of it. I see it as a way to make money now, but to be wary and actively manage it.
I agree @stevenw4455.
ether is the currency/fuel of Ethereum blockchain platform. many new apps/technologies are being built on Ethereum platform and there are so much potential out there. I am just not sure about the Bitcoin. it has some features of currency but not all. that was my thought.