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Eric Trump recently predicted that capital will shift from gold to Bitcoin and that Bitcoin will overtake gold as a store of value. This is not a direct quote from him, but rather a summary of his views, which he has stated on multiple occasions. He believes Bitcoin is "digital gold," a hedge against inflation and corruption, and a more efficient, modern financial asset.
Here is a summary of Eric Trump's reasoning for Bitcoin's potential superiority over gold:
Convenience: Unlike physical gold, which requires secure storage and physical transportation, Bitcoin can be transferred instantly and inexpensively at any time.
Decentralization and fixed supply: He views Bitcoin as a hedge against poorly managed and corrupt monetary systems due to its digital, decentralized nature and finite supply of 21 million coins.
Increased institutional adoption: Trump believes that growing institutional demand from sovereign wealth funds, companies, and large family offices will drive capital from gold to Bitcoin.
Efficiency: He contrasts the inefficiencies of the traditional banking system, such as slow loan approvals and limited wire transfer times, with Bitcoin's 24/7, borderless transactions.
His bullish stance is also connected to his business interests. He and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., co-founded American Bitcoin, a publicly traded crypto mining firm.
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