The US Dollar Has Lost 97% of Its Value Since 1913: Is Bitcoin the Way Out?

Since the Federal Reserve was created in 1913, the US dollar has lost about 97% of its purchasing power, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U. A 1913 dollar buys roughly 3 cents’ worth of today’s goods, meaning $1 back then is worth about $33 to $34 in 2026. What 113 Years of Inflation