Rupee Weakness Not Automatically Linked to Rising Bitcoin Demand
When India's rupee weakens, many assume that Bitcoin will rise in value. However, this is not always the case.
A falling rupee can create an optical illusion where it seems like more people are buying Bitcoin, but this may not be the reality.
In fact, when the rupee depreciates, stablecoins like USDT often capture the actual demand for dollar-hedging. This means that instead of buying Bitcoin, investors are using stablecoins to mitigate their losses due to the falling currency.
Moreover, gold remains a popular hedge for Indian households, with many choosing it over cryptocurrencies even as the crypto market grows.