user61741: How are these two terms related?
Bit Coin is obviously appreciating in value, but does that alone mean that the economy is deflationary? Or, is deflation and inflation a result of external pressures and not just the perceived value of the commodity?

user61745: Since bitcoin is appreciating, the amount needed to buy the same stuff will be less in the future. That makes the economy around bitcoin deflationary.

61741: <p>How are these two terms related?</p>

<p>Bit Coin is obviously appreciating in value, but does that alone mean that the economy is deflationary? Or, is deflation and inflation a result of external pressures and not just the perceived value of the commodity?</p>
 61745: <p>Since bitcoin is appreciating, the amount needed to buy the same stuff will be less in the future. That makes the economy around bitcoin deflationary.</p>
