<p>Since bitcoin is appreciating, the amount needed to buy the same stuff will be less in the future. That makes the economy around bitcoin deflationary.</p>

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<p>How are these two terms related?</p>

<p>Bit Coin is obviously appreciating in value, but does that alone mean that the economy is deflationary? Or, is deflation and inflation a result of external pressures and not just the perceived value of the commodity?</p>

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Does bitcoin deflate or does it appreciate?
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# Does bitcoin deflate or does it appreciate?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-10-13)

How are these two terms related?

Bit Coin is obviously appreciating in value, but does that alone mean that the economy is deflationary? Or, is deflation and inflation a result of external pressures and not just the perceived value of the commodity?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-10-13. Score: 2

Since bitcoin is appreciating, the amount needed to buy the same stuff will be less in the future. That makes the economy around bitcoin deflationary.


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