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Bitcoin Will ‘Suffer’ in Case of Economic Downturn, Says Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone - The Daily Hodl

Bloomberg Intelligence's senior macro strategist predicts a near-term bearish trend for Bitcoin, citing its failure to exhibit strength in a deflationary environment, but anticipates that it will eventually reach $100,000.

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