Argentina Bailout: Why Is the US Purchasing Pesos Instead of Bitcoin?

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Oct 12 2025

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US Treasury's Currency Swap with Argentina: The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina's central bank to stabilize its economy, which is facing severe inflation and a potential systemic collapse.
Geopolitical Implications: This move is seen as a strategy to reassert US dollar dominance in a region where China's influence is growing, while also securing access to Argentina's valuable mineral resources.
Criticism from Bitcoin Advocates: Bitcoin proponents criticize the decision, arguing that the US could have invested in Bitcoin instead, which is viewed as a more stable asset compared to the volatile Argentine peso.
Missed Opportunity for Strategic Reserve: The purchase of pesos is perceived as a missed opportunity for the US to adopt Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and a more resilient financial strategy.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	68400.001	71062.155	74161.351	76823.505	79922.701	82584.855	85684.051
Fibonacci	71062.155	73262.991	74622.67	76823.505	79024.341	80384.02	82584.855

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About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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