Cathie Wood: Bitcoin Set to Benefit From AI-Driven 'Deflationary Chaos'

Published at 2026-02-12 17:45:34

Speaking at Bitcoin Investor Week, Cathie Wood framed the next wave of exponential technologies as a driver of falling prices and what she termed “deflationary chaos.” Wood said those pressures will test legacy finance and accelerate demand for systems that don’t rely on centralized trust, naming Bitcoin as a resilient, trustless option for investors and institutions navigating the disruption.

The comments matter because they link two major narratives—AI-led productivity gains and structural stress in traditional markets—to potential crypto adoption. If Wood’s view gains traction among asset managers, it could increase institutional interest in BTC as a hedge or alternative settlement layer. Market participants should watch flows and policy responses closely, as broader adoption would hinge on regulation, custody solutions, and how deflationary trends affect risk appetite.

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