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Bitcoin[3] is not “too big to fail,” but it could still disrupt the global monetary system if it collapses. At least, that’s the viewpoint shared by a popular economist.

Earlier this week, Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser at German multinational financial services company Allianz, gave his take on crypto-based investing. The economist told[4] CNN,

“From a narrow perspective, it’s not too big to fail; from a broader perspective, that would be another challenge to the liquidity paradigm, where investors simply bet on liquidity.”

It must be noted, however, that El-Erian was quick to acknowledge the “massive distortion” which arose from the subdued nature of certain asset markets. The Federal Reserve System lowered the interest rates which led to the high prices[5] of government bonds[6]. Hence, making those bonds a less attractive option for investors looking to mitigate risk and diversify their portfolios.

The usual retreat asset, gold, has also experienced difficulties, something that has driven investors to Bitcoin. Despite the cryptocurrency’s volatility, some investors see it as “the least bad asset to use[7],” El-Erian said.

The economist did

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