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Inflationary Pressure

Definition

Inflationary Pressure refers to the economic forces that cause the general price level of goods and services to rise, leading to a decrease in purchasing power. In the context of digital assets, particularly those with fixed or capped supplies like Bitcoin, inflationary pressure in traditional fiat currencies can make cryptocurrencies appear more attractive as a hedge. For other digital assets, their supply mechanisms and utility can influence their susceptibility to or protection from such pressures. It reflects the rate at which a currency’s value diminishes.