阿根廷比特币需求在货币困境中飙升

随着本国货币阿根廷比索 (ARS) 持续走软，阿根廷人对比特币 (BTC) 的需求已飙升至 20 个月来的高点。根据加密货币交易所 Lemon Cash 的数据，截至 3 月 10 日的一周内，有近 35,000 名阿根廷人购买了 BTC，是 2023 年周平均值的两倍。去年，阿根廷卢比兑美元汇率暴跌四倍，迫使阿根廷人寻求其他方式来保存储蓄。

Argentina's Escalating Bitcoin Demand: A Surge Driven by Currency Woes

阿根廷比特币需求不断升级：货币危机推动比特币需求激增

Amidst the relentless decline of the Argentine peso (ARS), the nation's citizens are flocking to Bitcoin (BTC) in droves, seeking refuge for their savings and a lifeline amidst economic turmoil. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the demand for Bitcoin in Argentina has surged to its highest level in 20 months.

在阿根廷比索（ARS）持续贬值的情况下，该国公民纷纷涌向比特币（BTC），在经济动荡中寻求储蓄和生命线的避难所。据彭博社最近报道，阿根廷对比特币的需求已飙升至 20 个月来的最高水平。

On March 20th, Bloomberg disclosed data obtained from cryptocurrency exchange Lemon Cash, revealing that approximately 35,000 Argentinian customers purchased Bitcoin within the week ending March 10th. This remarkable figure represents a staggering 100% increase over the weekly average observed in 2023.

3 月 20 日，彭博社披露了从加密货币交易所 Lemon Cash 获得的数据，显示截至 3 月 10 日的一周内，约有 35,000 名阿根廷客户购买了比特币。这一引人注目的数字比 2023 年观察到的周平均值增长了 100%，令人震惊。

The primary catalyst behind this surge in demand is the ongoing devaluation of the ARS. Over the past year, the ARS's value against the US dollar has plummeted by a staggering 75%, dropping from 0.0049 USD per ARS in March 2023 to a mere 0.0012 USD at the time of publication.

需求激增背后的主要催化剂是阿根廷比索的持续贬值。在过去的一年里，ARS 兑美元的价值暴跌了 75%，从 2023 年 3 月的每 ARS 0.0049 美元跌至本文发布时的仅 0.0012 美元。

The declining value of the ARS has eroded the purchasing power of Argentinians, fueling widespread financial insecurity. As a result, citizens are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a store of value, seeking protection against the ravages of inflation and the devaluation of their savings.

阿根廷卢比的贬值削弱了阿根廷人的购买力，加剧了普遍的金融不安全感。因此，公民越来越多地转向比特币作为价值储存手段，寻求保护免受通货膨胀和储蓄贬值的影响。

The surge in Bitcoin demand is not limited to Lemon Cash. Other major cryptocurrency exchanges in Argentina, such as Ripio and Belo, have witnessed similar trends. Manuel Beaudroi, CEO of the digital wallet Belo, observed a notable shift in consumer preferences, with the demand for stablecoins declining from 70% to 60%. This shift suggests that Argentinians are increasingly favoring Bitcoin's potential for appreciation over the stability of stablecoins.

比特币需求的激增不仅限于柠檬现金。阿根廷的其他主要加密货币交易所，如 Ripio 和 Belo，也出现了类似的趋势。数字钱包 Belo 首席执行官 Manuel Beaudroi 观察到消费者偏好发生显着变化，对稳定币的需求从 70% 下降至 60%。这一转变表明，阿根廷人越来越看好比特币的升值潜力，而不是稳定币的稳定性。

"The user decides to buy Bitcoin when they see the news that the currency is going up, while stablecoin is more pragmatic and many times used for transactional purposes, as a vehicle to make payments abroad," explained Beaudroi. He further disclosed that Belo has experienced a tenfold increase in the volume of Bitcoin and Ether trades during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Beaudroi 解释说：“当用户看到比特币上涨的消息时，他们决定购买比特币，而稳定币则更加务实，并且多次用于交易目的，作为在国外进行支付的工具。”他进一步透露，与 2023 年同期相比，2024 年第一季度 Belo 的比特币和以太币交易量增长了十倍。

Despite the surge in Bitcoin demand, a recent report suggests that Argentines may still be seeking refuge in stablecoins. Some individuals have resorted to using black market exchanges, known as "crypto caves," to purchase USD stablecoins. This practice is driven by the desire to bypass strict currency controls and hedge against the rising inflation of the ARS.

尽管比特币需求激增，但最近的一份报告表明，阿根廷人可能仍在寻求稳定币的庇护。一些人诉诸使用被称为“加密货币洞穴”的黑市交易所来购买美元稳定币。这种做法是出于绕过严格的货币管制和对冲阿根廷卢比不断上升的通货膨胀的愿望。

In an effort to promote economic growth and innovation, the Argentinian government has recently approved a decree aimed at legalizing the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under certain conditions. This move has paved the way for greater adoption of digital currencies within the country.

为了促进经济增长和创新，阿根廷政府最近批准了一项法令，旨在在某些条件下使比特币和其他加密货币的使用合法化。此举为该国更广泛采用数字货币铺平了道路。

Furthermore, the use of digital currency for specific transactions is gradually gaining traction in Argentina. In December 2023, a local landlord and tenant in Rosario, the third most populated city in Argentina, signed a rental agreement where the tenant would pay monthly rent in Bitcoin.

此外，在阿根廷，使用数字货币进行特定交易正逐渐受到关注。 2023 年 12 月，阿根廷人口第三大城市罗萨里奥的当地房东和租户签署了一份租赁协议，租户将用比特币支付每月租金。

As the economic crisis in Argentina deepens, the demand for Bitcoin is expected to remain elevated. The ongoing devaluation of the ARS and the search for alternative stores of value will continue to drive Argentinians to embrace the world of cryptocurrency.

随着阿根廷经济危机的加深，对比特币的需求预计将继续保持高位。 ARS 的持续贬值和寻找替代价值存储手段将继续推动阿根廷人拥抱加密货币世界。