Bitcoin’s 2030 Boom or Bust? Scarcity, Debt and Skeptics Clash in 3X Price Debate
Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million, with mining rewards halving every four years. U.S. federal debt has doubled in a decade, topping $36 trillion, fueling demand for scarce assets like gold and Bitcoin. In 2025, gold outperformed Bitcoin, with a gold ETF up 40% year-to-date versus Bitcoin’s 19%. Institutional flows surged after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in 2024, but some analysts warn of risks if inflation remains elevated.