Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist known for early bitcoin investments, shared a stark economic forecast on May 1 via social media platform X. He asserted that bitcoin could ultimately be valued infinitely in U.S. dollars if current monetary trends and geopolitical tensions continue. He opened with a sweeping statement:

Bitcoin might be worth an infinite amount of USD.

Draper explained that during the Civil War, the Confederate dollar—originally equal in value to the U.S. dollar—experienced hyperinflation, collapsing to more than 10 million to 1 by the war’s end. As trust deteriorated, people scrambled to exchange it for U.S. dollars.

The U.S. Dollar Index is experiencing its worst start to a year in four decades, he explained, adding that if geopolitical tensions escalate significantly, confidence in the dollar could decline further. “Bitcoin, on the other hand, will continue to have open and transparent record-keeping and be easy to store,” he opined.

Challenging gold’s role as a traditional store of value, Draper stated: “And forget gold. Gold doesn’t play in the same league as bitcoin. It has real challenges around storage and transportation.” He noted that sovereign adoption has already begun, stating that governments are hedging against this scenario by including bitcoin in their strategic reserves.

The investor cautioned: “So if the system breaks down you don’t want to be the one clamoring to withdraw cash from the bank or hoarding gold in your room.” He advised:

You want to have enough bitcoin to hold you and your family over for six months to a year. Or, if hyperinflation happens, that bitcoin might last a lot longer.

While some argue bitcoin’s volatility undermines its use as a reliable hedge, others believe the fixed supply and decentralized network position it as a key safeguard in a crisis. Draper’s comments add to a broader conversation about currency resilience and evolving monetary policy responses in an increasingly digital world.

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