Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains his preferred financial asset, arguing that fiat currencies are being debased globally.

Investors should treat crypto more like long-term property than a short-term trade, according to the billionaire.

“I Turn Fiat Into Bitcoin“

In a CoinDesk interview on June 17, Salinas highlighted his exposure to Bitcoin has increased during the recent market pullback. Over the past year, BTC prices plunged around 40%.

“As soon as I get my hands on some fiat, I turn it into Bitcoin,” Salinas said.

The Grupo Salinas chairman clarified that earlier comments about his wealth being heavily allocated to Bitcoin referred to his liquid…

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