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title: "Investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold to fight inflation. Here's how that could backfire."
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description: "The digital currency's scarcity makes it an appealing hedge for inflation -- in theory."
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# Investors are choosing Bitcoin over gold to fight inflation. Here's how that could backfire.

The digital currency's scarcity makes it an appealing hedge for inflation -- in theory.

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