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10 Years After the Greek Debt Crisis: Bitcoin’s Coming-of-Age Story

10 Years After the Greek Debt Crisis: Bitcoin’s Coming-of-Age Story

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Blockworks
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2025-07-10 01:16:21
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What the Greek debt crisis taught us about Bitcoin, 10 years on

When Greece's economy imploded in 2015, Bitcoin was just a rebellious teenager. Today, it's rewriting the rules of finance—and Wall Street still doesn't get it.

Banks vs. The People: A Decade of Lessons

Capital controls choked Greek citizens while Bitcoiners moved value freely. The 'unbanked' suddenly had options beyond broken institutions.

Stress Test for Digital Gold

BTC surged 35% during peak Grexit fears—its first real crisis response. Traditional markets? Frozen like ATMs in Athens.

The New Financial Playbook

Decentralization wasn't just ideology—it was the only system still functioning when governments failed. (Take notes, IMF.)

Ten years later, Bitcoin hasn't just survived—it's thrived, turning every bailout into a case study for its existence. Meanwhile, your pension fund still invests in Greek bonds. Good luck with that.

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