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Bitcoin’s inflation hedge has a hidden cost, and leverage makes it worse

By Coin Gazette Editorial
October 17, 2026 1 Min Read
Comments Off on Bitcoin’s inflation hedge has a hidden cost, and leverage makes it worse

Borrowing costs, missed interest income, and futures fees can all eat into returns even when Bitcoin holds its value. That’s a big problem, and it gets even worse when inflation stays high. September’s US inflation report showed consumer prices up 3.7% year over year, fueling concerns about the dollar’s purchasing power. That same inflation pressure…

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