📉 Crypto During Past Recessions
2008 Financial Crisis: Bitcoin didn't exist yet (created Jan 2009). But gold up 5% = safe haven worked.
2020 COVID Crash: Bitcoin down 50% (March), then up 300% by EOY. Stocks = same (down 30%, up 70% by EOY). Equal volatility.
2022 Recession: Crypto down 65%, stocks down 20%. Crypto = RISKIER in downturns.
🎯 The Verdict
❌ Bitcoin is NOT recession-proof. It's more volatile than stocks in downturns. Correlates with risk assets (gets sold with stocks when scared).
✅ BUT: Bitcoin survived all crashes. Always recovered 100-500% after. Long-term = untouchable. Short-term (2026-2027) = high volatility risk.
Strategy: If recession feared, move 50% to stablecoins (USDC/USDT). Wait for crash, buy at 50% discount. Then 300% gains.
💡: Recessions are opportunities for crypto investors. Those with cash = buy dips. Short-term pain = long-term gain.