On December 29, 2025, widespread protests erupted across Tehran and other Iranian cities as the Iranian rial plunged to a record low of around 1.4 million to the US dollar, marking a dramatic currency collapse fueled by inflation, economic mismanagement, sanctions, and recent geopolitical tensions (including a 40%+ loss in purchasing power since June). Locals blame the central bank’s poor fiscal policies, with the rial’s value eroding from historical levels of ~70 per dollar in the early 1980s — a stark illustration of long-term fiat devaluation.
Amid the unrest, which saw shopkeepers and citizens hit the streets over evaporating savings and skyrocketing costs, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley weighed in on X, declaring: “Economic mismanagement — The story of the past, present, and future. Bitcoin is a new way for the people to protect themselves.” Horsley highlighted Bitcoin as a hedge — a censorship-resistant, decentralized store of value that empowers individuals worldwide to safeguard wealth against plunging fiat currencies, especially in regimes plagued by inflation and capital controls.
The comments underscore Bitcoin’s role as digital gold in hyperinflationary environments, where traditional banking fails and access to hard assets is restricted. Despite Iran’s cheap electricity making it ideal for mining (potentially as low as $1,300 per BTC), strict regulations and crackdowns on unregistered operations limit its potential. Crypto trading remains legal but faces unclear rules on self-custody, while recent hacks (e.g., Nobitex in June) have dented trust.
This event ties into broader global narratives: Bitcoin as a tool against state-controlled money failures, echoing similar views from figures like Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong on fiscal discipline. Protests also led to the resignation of the central bank governor, adding to uncertainty.
The story exploded on X throughout December 29–30, 2025, with clips of Horsley’s post, protest footage, and analyses circulating widely, fueling debates on hyperinflation hedge, Bitcoin adoption in sanctioned nations, and fiat vs. crypto among traders, economists, and human rights advocates.
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