Are Stablecoins Outshining Bitcoin Among TradeFi Advisors?

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Sep 20, 2018, 04:08 PM
Isn't it kinda funny? Bitwise claims that TradeFi advisors are looking at RWA tokens which act as stablecoins since their prices align with traditional assets. So, it’s not just fiat-pegged stablecoins that fit the bill.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#2Sep 20, 2018, 04:49 PM
Not the first time BTC's dominance dipped to 58%... I mean, it went down to 55% before. Remember 2018 when it fell below 40% during the ICO boom? After that, it bounced back to 50-60%. We’re in a bear market now, so a drop like this isn’t shocking when new projects are popping up.
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mr_blockMember
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#3Sep 22, 2018, 08:57 AM
Yeah totally. The market’s shifting, and it’s not a surprise that USDT is now in second place. If someone bought in at 63k and saw it drop, they’re not gonna watch their investment tank. So they swap to USDT to protect their assets.
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0xNodeMember
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#4Sep 22, 2018, 09:41 AM
An apple and a potato aren’t rivals, people. Just because some article suggests it doesn't mean there’s competition. Traditional advisors are gonna lean towards tokenization over Bitcoin, it’s what they know. Let’s be real, the mindset of the masses hasn’t changed that much.
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#5Sep 22, 2018, 12:06 PM
Stablecoins are mainly for transactions where price stability is key, not really for long-term investing. Why store your assets in stablecoins when you can just use your fiat? Plus, stablecoins can be manipulated by whoever controls them, just look at the USDT situation.
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satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#6Sep 22, 2018, 02:29 PM
Bitcoin’s price swings make it a poor choice for daily transactions. Stablecoins are more reliable since they hold their value. I’d say use Bitcoin for big ticket purchases and keep stablecoin transactions to a minimum.
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#7Sep 22, 2018, 05:49 PM
RWAs are definitely gaining traction; it’s not just about gold or silver anymore. Tokenized stocks are coming into play too. They might pull some capital away from Bitcoin, but long-term Bitcoin investors aren’t switching to stocks anytime soon.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#8Sep 24, 2018, 08:16 PM
Honestly, I store my money in stablecoins because my local currency is tanking due to inflation. Even a weak dollar feels safer than my currency. Plus, converting stablecoins to BTC is way easier for me than dealing with fiat.
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coin07Full Member
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#9Sep 24, 2018, 10:13 PM
I get that some prefer stablecoins for easy transactions, but they’re not real threats to Bitcoin. They’re convenient for moving value, sure, but with long-term holding, Bitcoin wins.
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ryan42Member
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#10Sep 25, 2018, 03:56 AM
Tokenized assets and stablecoins are different from Bitcoin as they’re linked to traditional assets. They might attract some investment, but Bitcoin’s dominance isn’t going anywhere fast.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#11Sep 25, 2018, 04:39 AM
BTC dominance around 58% and ETH struggling under 10%... maybe we need a new algorithm for predicting dominance. If BTC drops because of stablecoins or tokenized assets, it doesn’t mean cash is leaving the market.
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benblockSenior Member
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#12Sep 25, 2018, 07:24 AM
Not bad compared to the hacks we see daily. Stablecoins are still crypto, and other cryptos can benefit indirectly. But for big transactions, Bitcoin’s still preferred due to freedom and less risk.
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