Yes, an extra $50 million in tokens is responsible for Bitcoin rising more than $1000 above its previous highs and creating at least $10 billion in New wealth.
With such obvious and easy returns, you think my bank will lend me $50 million to speculate on Bitcoin? Banks create new tokens, too, every time they issue a loan.
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