Bitcoin is becoming a "Swiss Army Knife" asset.

Written by: Deep Tide TechFlow

Tell a ghost story, Bitcoin is going to return to 100,000 US dollars again.

Since Bitcoin broke through 100,000 USD at the beginning of 2025, its price had plummeted to around 76,000 due to changes in the global economic and political situation, especially with the US elections and tariff policies.

And when you face various scams crashing, liquidity shortages, and a series of criminal activities, after shouting "my crypto is over," Bitcoin is back.

It seems unrelated to the turmoil in the crypto market; Bitcoin is still that Bitcoin.

Bitcoin perfectly embodies the script of a big male lead who was indifferent to me yesterday but today is unattainable; looking back over the past 10 years, it still stands at the peak among all asset returns.

All the way it had no rivals, but also no friends.

The lack of friends is largely due to the fact that for a considerable period of time, the public or mainstream finance has maintained a confused and cautious attitude towards this thing, mostly because they "don't understand it."

At the same time, there are too many high-yield, high-volatility schemes and narratives in the crypto space, and insiders tend to look down on its returns when the market is good.

But now, everyone wants to be friends with Bitcoin.

In terms of the investment environment, Bitcoin is one of the few friends that can share both joys and sorrows with you throughout the cycles (provided you have patience); if you don't believe it, you can take a look at the performance of E-Warden (ETH steadfast holders) and other altcoins.

Not only do insiders understand this principle, but there are also more examples globally of large companies and government organizations beginning to incorporate Bitcoin into their asset allocation and strategic reserves.

Today's Bitcoin is increasingly resembling a "Swiss Army Knife" in the face of changes in the global economic environment.

Can open bottles and also "open the market"

Have you ever seen this thing? A compact yet versatile red knife.

It was born in the late 19th century, originally designed as a tool for Swiss soldiers, but because it combines multiple functions such as blades, screwdrivers, bottle openers, scissors, and even tweezers, it has become synonymous with "one tool solving multiple problems."

Whether you're driving a courier on a daily basis, or surviving in the wilderness and need to ignite and cut, it can come in handy.

And today's Bitcoin is an investment tool that can cope with various complex economic environments, in a sense like this Swiss Army knife:

It can serve as a store of value, retaining its worth like gold during turmoil; it can also act as a means of hedging against inflation, resisting currency devaluation; and even in a high-risk, high-reward environment, it can transform into a growth asset, delivering excess returns.

It is not the most "exclusive" investment, but it is the most adaptable "all-rounder" in complex market environments.

Especially in the year 2025, which is full of uncertainties, the versatility of Bitcoin is fully demonstrated.

Since the beginning of 2025, the global economic and political environment has been like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs.

On the economic front, inflationary pressures remain high in Europe and the United States, supply chain issues have yet to be resolved, and the monetary policies of major economies are sometimes tightening and sometimes wavering, leaving the market in a state of anxiety; the performance of the US dollar index (DXY) has been particularly weak during certain critical periods, raising concerns about the stability of the traditional currency system.

At the same time, political bombs are falling one after another, especially the "Liberation Day" tariff policy announced by Trump on April 2, 2025, which directly ignited the fuse of a global trade war. The market generally believes this could exacerbate geopolitical tensions, and panic sentiment quickly spread, with the S&P 500 index dropping by 6.5% in just one month.

The cryptocurrency market has also not been able to remain unscathed. This round of altcoins has fallen one after another, liquidity issues are frequent, and various criminal operations that involve "taking a hit" when switching to traditional financial markets have led to a gradual loss of confidence in many projects.

Of course, top P players and perpetual profit big V have indeed made money, but the premise is that you might have to exit liquidity.

In the chaotic situation of overlapping uncertainties, what assets can ordinary people rely on? One of the answers points to Bitcoin.

Data doesn't lie. Despite the market turbulence, it remains "as steady as a rock."

Recently, a comprehensive report on the crypto industry released by the asset management institution Bitcoin Suisse in April has compiled the returns of various types of assets after several key time points this year:

Since the U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin has risen by 40%, while gold has increased by 17.5%; during the same period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, U.S. Dollar Index, and the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds were -3.7%, -1.6%, -3.5%, and -0.3%, respectively;

Since the announcement of the tariff policy on "Liberation Day", Bitcoin has risen by 12%, and gold by 2.8%; during the same period, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, the US Dollar Index, and the 10-year US Treasury yield have yielded -1.8%, +6.4%, -3.7%, and +0.4%, respectively;

Since January 1st of this year, Bitcoin has risen by 2.6%, while gold has increased by 21.3%; during the same period, the returns for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, US Dollar Index, and the yield on 10-year US Treasuries were -5.1%, -5.4%, -8.6%, and -9.1%, respectively;

In contrast, risk assets related to the US economy and the US dollar cannot compete with Bitcoin and gold.

Of course, gold is still the king tier, but isn't that quite normal? Gold has long been a consensus for safe-haven assets, and for investors, it is more about "holding the line" rather than "bringing surprises."

Surprisingly, Bitcoin, which was once considered an outlier by everyone.

It demonstrates hedging properties, resisting market volatility caused by policy shocks, and may also gain additional growth due to increasing investor demand for alternative assets, continuously proving itself in a cycle of repeated questioning and being killed off.

Here, I have to pull out an old meme again, perfectly showcasing everyone's upgraded understanding of Bitcoin:

People can have biases, make errors, and miss opportunities; but the best thing is to make changes. Astute politicians and profit-driven companies will naturally not turn a blind eye to data.

In the past year or two, you can also see the increasing number of crypto-friendly policies being introduced in the United States, from mining, regulation, strategic reserves to the President personally getting involved... You may doubt their sincerity, but you cannot deny their keen sense for profit.

MicroStrategy (now known as Strategy) has been increasing its BTC holdings month by month like a reckless person, which has also led traditional companies to gradually realize that this may not only be beneficial for short-term stock price increases, but perhaps is also a serious and correct choice.

Swiss Army knife, everyone should have one, it's worth it; it can handle different scenarios, quite good.

Embrace Bitcoin and stay away from shame.

Cryptocurrency practitioners have always had a sense of theft and shame.

Apart from the already successful big shots, more people tend to cover their faces with cartoon avatars in dinner party photos, claiming it to be a part of the anonymous culture; when introducing their positions, they always tend to embellish and describe them in a way that leans towards compliance and high prestige.

Practitioners seem to lack recognition and confidence in what they do, and are even more afraid of others digging into their backgrounds and seeing through them.

Ultimately, some people find it difficult to reconcile the lack of value in their profession, are aware that their work is, to some extent, complicit in wrongdoing, and harbor a profound skepticism about the disconnection between their work and life in reality.

If you are tired of conspiracies, you might as well try to embrace Bitcoin, the biggest positive scheme.

Regardless of one's position, gradually accumulating Bitcoin in various ways may achieve the best balance of energy, identity, and security.

Next time, if a practitioner is shy to express themselves, why not change the title:

You ask me who I am? I am a Bitcoin holder.