Bitcoin
Analysis Evaluates Bitcoin Store of Value Role Against Historical US Dollar Inflation
Data tracking purchasing power since 1913 highlights the long-term monetary backdrop alongside the rise of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, the US dollar has lost approximately 97% of its purchasing power since the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913, with $1 from that period holding the equivalent buying power of roughly $33 to $34 in 2026.
Bitcoin was introduced with a fixed cap of 21 million coins and a programmatic supply issuance as an alternative model. Since its 2009 launch, the asset has appreciated over 59,000% across full market cycles, though it has experienced cyclical drawdowns ranging between 50% and 80%. In early September 2026, Bitcoin traded near $79,852, below its October 2025 peak of $126,080.
Institutional accessibility expanded following the approval of US spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024. Data from SoSoValue shows that these funds had accumulated $55.62 billion in cumulative net inflows as of September 4, bringing total net assets to $101.25 billion, which represents approximately 6.33% of Bitcoin’s aggregate market capitalization.
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