Bitcoin Trades Near Record Highs as Scarcity Deepens and Top Investors Declare “End of the Dollar”
Bitcoin’s climb back toward record highs is reigniting optimism across the crypto market, driven by growing institutional demand, falling exchange reserves, and a renewed loss of faith in fiat currencies.
Prominent investor Anthony Pompliano told CNBC that Bitcoin’s rise is “a financial phenomenon born out of frustration with traditional systems.” He argued that while central banks print unlimited money, Bitcoin’s fixed supply gives it a built-in advantage. “Governments can expand the money supply endlessly,” he said, “but Bitcoin doesn’t play by those rules.”
Pompliano likened Bitcoin to a digital savings machine, noting that its appeal lies in disciplined scarcity rather than speculation. “People don’t buy Bitcoin to get rich quick anymore. They buy it to preserve value. The more individuals save in BTC, the scarcer it becomes, that’s the genius behind it.”
Bitcoin Supply Hits Record Lows
Crypto analyst Carl Moon highlighted on X that Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to record lows, according to CryptoQuant data. “SUPPLY SHOCK LOADING… PUMP MODE ON,” he wrote, sharing a chart showing reserves dipping below 2.4 million BTC even as prices hover near $121,000.
RECORD LOWS FOR #BITCOIN ON EXCHANGES 📉
SUPPLY SHOCK LOADING… PUMP MODE ON 🚀 pic.twitter.com/AYqMQA2LQK
— Still A Bull (@TheMoonCarl) October 8, 2025
This shrinking supply echoes Pompliano’s view that a “slow squeeze” is underway. As long-term holders move coins off exchanges, the available float tightens, a structural dynamic that historically precedes major rallies.
“End of the Dollar” Narrative Gains Traction
The shift in sentiment isn’t limited to crypto traders. Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, reignited debate over fiat stability with a post that read:
“END of US Dollar? Adding to my gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum stack. Savers of US dollars are losers.”
END of US Dollar?
Adding to my gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum stack.
Savers of US dollars are losers.
Be a winner.
Take care.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 8, 2025
His remarks reflect a broader move by investors toward hard assets such as gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum amid growing concerns about currency debasement and persistent inflation.
Bitcoin’s Expanding Role in Global Finance
Pompliano emphasized that Bitcoin is increasingly becoming a benchmark asset, outperforming traditional markets when measured in BTC terms. “The S&P 500 may have doubled since 2020, but in Bitcoin, it’s down nearly 90%,” he noted.
He predicted that the next wave of adoption could come from institutions and even central banks. “One day, governments will hold Bitcoin in reserves, just like they do with gold,” he said.
With exchange reserves hitting record lows and investors shifting away from fiat, Bitcoin’s next leg higher may be forming. As Pompliano concluded: “Bitcoin’s simplicity is its strength. One variable, limited supply, changes everything.”

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