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Re:CBOE Will Start Bitcoin Futures Trading on December 10 by GhostVII on Monday December 04, 2017 @11:46AM (#15845229)
That's one of the problems with deflationary currencies - people are less willing to spend them since they are essentially an investment, making them more volatile. Governments target 1-2% inflation for valid reasons.
Re:CBOE Will Start Bitcoin Futures Trading on December 10 by Beejeepa on Monday December 04, 2017 @11:52AM (#15845278)
Why buy an iPhone X now, when next year you could buy two?

Because even in deflation, some trades are worth it.

Re:CBOE Will Start Bitcoin Futures Trading on December 10 by jstanley on Monday December 04, 2017 @11:47AM (#15845245)
But if they're more volatile wouldn't that motivate people to spend them?
Re:CBOE Will Start Bitcoin Futures Trading on December 10 by Beejeepa on Monday December 04, 2017 @11:52AM (#15845283)
This drives consumerism.