I think the idea of Bitcoin as protection against economic collapse is both interesting and complex. On one hand, Bitcoin provides something traditional finance cannot: a decentralized and borderless asset that cannot be printed or inflated at will. For individuals living in countries with high inflation or strict capital controls, Bitcoin has already served as a lifeline.

On the other hand, during global crises, we often see Bitcoin’s price move down together with stocks and other risk assets. This suggests that in the short term, it may not act as a “perfect hedge” but more like a highly volatile alternative asset.

Perhaps the real protective value of Bitcoin is not in short-term price stability, but in the long-term guarantee that its supply cannot be manipulated by governments or central banks. If the traditional financial system keeps moving towards more debt and money printing, then over time, Bitcoin could indeed stand out as a form of digital protection.

The real question might not be “can Bitcoin save us from collapse today?” but “how much stronger will Bitcoin become after each crisis exposes the weaknesses of fiat money?