Economics, Bitcoin, and Commentary by Saifedean Ammous
Saifedean Ammous is a Lebanese economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard (2018), one of the most widely cited books on Bitcoin monetary theory. By 2025, the book had sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide and had been translated into over 25 languages. Ammous presents Bitcoin as a hard, deflationary currency that offers an alternative to fiat-driven inflationary cycles.
In April 2025, Ammous warned that Bitcoin’s cycle peak, then trading near $105,000, could trigger a market correction of 70–80%, citing past halving-era patterns. Despite this caution, he continues to describe Bitcoin as the world’s “only realistic monetary foundation” for long-term wealth preservation. At Bitcoin MENA 2024, he spoke about the compatibility of Bitcoin with Islamic financial ethics and examined central bank exposure in high-debt nations. Ammous remains active in academic and macroeconomic circles, though his influence is largely concentrated within the Bitcoin maximalist community rather than broader DeFi or token economies.
First seminar of Bitcoin Standard Online Course launches Monday, Saifedean Ammous announces
The first discussion seminar of The Bitcoin Standard Online Course is scheduled to take place this Monday. Saifedean Ammous, author and academic, announced the event in a recent ...
Saifedean Ammous: Argentina's debt has grown since $45B IMF loan tied to bitcoin restrictions
Argentina received a $45 billion loan from the IMF 4.5 years ago on the condition that the government clamp down on bitcoin. Argentina's debt has continued to rise since then, while bitcoin has ...
Michael Saylor holds 4 percent of bitcoin supply and billions in cash, Saifedean Ammous notes
Author and academic Saifedean Ammous highlighted that Michael Saylor has navigated his second year-long bitcoin bear market and now holds 4% of all bitcoin, alongside billions in U.S. dollar cash ...
Saifedean Ammous: Subscription offered for bitcoin and Austrian economics updates
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, invites those interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to his mailing list. Subscribers will receive updates on his books, ...
Podcast features original 2018 Vienna launch talk, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic, announces that his podcast this week will republish his first talk on The Bitcoin Standard, delivered at its 2018 launch event in Vienna. The podcast episode ...
Saifedean Ammous: Investors paid back in devalued dollars on U.S. treasuries
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, claims that unless there is a default on U.S. treasuries, investors are ultimately repaid in devalued dollars. He characterizes this as a ...
U.S. Treasury stops commenting after prior 4.6 percent intervention failed, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, observes that recent developments have become more serious, with the U.S. Treasury remaining silent on the situation. Ammous highlights the ...
Saifedean Ammous: Typical token launches with hype and supply increases before collapse
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, describes a pattern commonly seen in certain cryptocurrencies. According to Ammous, these tokens often experience initial excitement and price ...
Real estate used for savings may face government intervention, Saifedean Ammous warns
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, compares the use of real estate as a savings account to investing in a speculative asset. He cautions that governments may impose ...
Saifedean Ammous: Invitation to subscribe for bitcoin and Austrian economics updates
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, encourages individuals interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to his mailing list. The subscription provides updates on ...
Capital expenditure and electricity use peak with more efficient mining, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, suggests that while the general sentiment around mining is understandable, it is the capital expenditure and electricity consumption in mining ...
Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin would have outperformed long-term Treasuries over 15 years
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, compares the returns from purchasing long-term U.S. Treasuries versus bitcoin over the past 15 years. According to Ammous, an initial ...
10Y yield and energy prices remain high, Saifedean Ammous argues
Saifedean Ammous, author and academic, argues that the current U.S. administration has not achieved its core economic goals of reducing the 10-year yield and lowering energy prices. He states ...
Saifedean Ammous: 10-year Treasury yield nears 19-year high as U.S. debt doubles since 2007
Saifedean Ammous, author and academic, highlights that the 10-year Treasury yield is approaching a 19-year high, almost one full percentage point above levels seen before the Iran war. Ammous ...
Mailing list for bitcoin and Austrian economics highlighted, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author and academic at Self-employed, encourages those interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to his mailing list. The announcement also references updates on ...
Saifedean Ammous: Mailing list offers updates on bitcoin and Austrian economics
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, is encouraging those interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to his mailing list for updates on his books, courses, ...
Stay informed about bitcoin and economics, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, invites individuals interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to a mailing list for updates on his books, courses, podcasts, ...
Saifedean Ammous: Investment advice is to buy bitcoin and hold for 5 years or longer
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, cautions followers against impersonators, stating he will never direct message anyone on social media offering an investment opportunity. He ...
Bitcoin and Austrian economics topics included in new updates, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, is inviting those interested in bitcoin and Austrian economics to subscribe to his mailing list for updates. Subscribers will receive ...
Saifedean Ammous: Advises holding bitcoin for at least five years
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, cautions followers to beware of impersonators who may contact them with investment offers via direct message on social media. He emphasizes ...
Bitcoin Standard Podcast focuses on bitcoin and Austrian Economics, Saifedean Ammous notes
Saifedean Ammous, author / academic at Self-employed, promotes the Bitcoin Standard Podcast, which covers bitcoin, Austrian Economics, and current events. New episodes are released weekly and are ...
