The Erosion of $1’s Purchasing Power Over Time 💸
1930: $1.00 → baseline value
1960: $0.56
1990: $0.13
2025: $0.05
This shows that due to inflation (CPI data, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), the purchasing power of $1 has dropped 95% since 1930. Essentially, what $1 bought in 1930 now costs $20 in 2025.
Key Takeaway: Holding cash long-term without growth strategies drastically reduces real wealth—digital assets like Bitcoin are often cited as inflation hedges.
