Using U.S. CPI-U, $1 in 1935 had about the buying power of $24.45 in August 2026. Flip that comparison: a dollar in August 2026 had about 4.09% of a 1935 dollar's purchasing power, a decline of about 95.91%.
The numbers compare the 1935 annual average (13.7) with August 2026 (334.980). CPI measures an average basket, not your exact expenses.
Bitcoin's supply rules cap issuance at 21 million. That is a reason to study its rules, not a guarantee of stable prices or future purchasing power.
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Sources: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIAUCNS
https://www.minneapolisfed.org/about-us/monetary-policy/inflation-calculator/consumer-price-index-1913-
https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/purchasing-power-constant-dollars.htm
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