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Bitcoin's Slow Supply Growth Compared to Other Currencies
Bitcoin follows a rule set where its supply is halved approximately every four years until it reaches a cap of 21 million units. This halving results in an annual supply inflation drop below 1%, significantly lower than gold and fiat currencies. Compared to gold's supply growth of 1.5 to 2% per year and typical currency supply growth of 6 to 9%, Bitcoin's slow supply growth makes it a compelling asset over a long-term view. Despite price fluctuations, the introduction of the halving mechanism ensures the asset's price remains reasonable over time.