Red Pill or Blue Pill — How about Orange Pill?

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What if the most important decision you’ll ever make isn’t between two choices—but a third, hidden one? You’ve likely heard of the Red Pill and the Blue Pill—a metaphor popularized by The Matrix representing the choice between comfortable illusion and harsh truth. But what if there’s another path? One that doesn’t just reveal reality, but redefines it?

👉 Discover the life-changing choice most people never see

Welcome to the Orange Pill—a journey not just into financial awareness, but into a new understanding of time, value, and freedom.

The Moment of Choice

Everyone faces a crossroads. For many, it comes quietly—through a podcast, an article, or a conversation. A year ago, mine came when I first heard about Bitcoin. My mind split instantly:

I chose the Orange Pill.

Since then, I’ve read over five books on Bitcoin, consumed more than 7,000 hours of podcasts and videos, and emerged with a transformed worldview. This isn’t just about cryptocurrency—it’s about how we store value, how we measure time, and how we preserve freedom in an era of silent wealth erosion.

So I offer you the same two paths:

Time Is the Ultimate Currency

Let’s start with a radical idea: Time is money—but not in the way you think.

We all have 24 hours a day. No more. No less. Even billionaires can’t buy extra time. So when we work, we’re trading time for money. When we save, we’re storing today’s time for future use. When we borrow, we’re spending tomorrow’s time today.

In this framework:

But here’s the catch: not all stores of time are equal.

Why Most Currencies Fail to Preserve Time

Modern money—like the US Dollar (USD) or Indian Rupee (INR)—is supposed to help us store time. But how well has it done?

Consider this:

That’s a 96% loss in purchasing power over 90 years. The Dollar hasn’t held your time—it’s leaked it.

Now look at the INR:

It’s like losing a cricket match to a team that’s already bad—then losing again, and again, for nearly five decades.

👉 See how people are protecting their time in a collapsing system

This isn’t just inflation. It’s systemic time theft.

The Broken Unit of Account

Fiat currencies like INR or USD serve as a unit of account—a way to price everything from labor to assets. But when the measuring stick itself is shrinking, all measurements become distorted.

Take gold:

The truth: When the unit of account depreciates, asset prices rise—not because the asset got better, but because the money got worse.

This is critical: Inflation isn’t rising prices—it’s falling money.

How the System Forces Bad Decisions

People sense this erosion. So they flee cash and chase “safe” assets: real estate, gold, stocks.

But here’s the trap: These are not safe—they’re risky, volatile, and often fail to outpace real inflation.

The current system forces you to live two lives:

  1. Clark Kent by day—working hard to earn.
  2. Superman by night—trying to beat inflation as an amateur investor.

Let’s be honest: How likely is it that someone with a full-time job can consistently outperform professional fund managers?

Data shows: 57% of large-cap mutual fund managers in India fail to beat the index over five years. If experts can’t do it, what are your odds?

And yet, people keep gambling—mistaking luck for skill. If your strategy is luck, you might as well buy lottery tickets.

Measuring Returns: The Illusion of Growth

Let’s examine real asset performance over the last decade (2011–2021), first in INR:

Looks impressive—right?

Now, let’s measure the same returns in USD, a stronger global benchmark:

The shine fades fast. Why? Because the INR lost ~4% per year to the USD.

But we’re still measuring from within the system.

Measuring from Outside the System: The M2 Truth

To see reality clearly, we must step outside. Enter M2 Money Supply—the total amount of money in circulation.

When M2 grows faster than the economy (GDP), inflation follows. So real returns should be measured against M2 growth—not just against currency or indices.

Adjusted for M2 expansion:

Suddenly, “safe” assets are losing value—fast.

This explains rising wealth inequality: The rich own scarce assets (real estate, stocks) that inflate with money supply. The rest pay more for essentials while their savings evaporate.

Why Bitcoin? The Ultimate Store of Time

After eliminating gold, real estate, and even equities, I turned to Bitcoin—not out of hype, but out of logic.

Bitcoin offers properties unmatched by any traditional asset:

And critically: Bitcoin has consistently outperformed M2-adjusted returns—one of only two assets (alongside Nasdaq-100) to do so over the past decade.

👉 Learn how Bitcoin is redefining long-term wealth storage

This isn’t speculation. It’s a response to a broken system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "taking the Orange Pill" mean?

Taking the Orange Pill symbolizes awakening to the flaws in traditional financial systems and embracing decentralized alternatives like Bitcoin—not out of ideology, but through rational inquiry.

Why not gold or real estate?

Gold and real estate have historical value but fail to preserve purchasing power when adjusted for money supply growth. They’re also illiquid, costly to maintain, and subject to regulation and confiscation.

Is Bitcoin too volatile to be a store of value?

While price volatility exists in the short term, Bitcoin’s long-term trend shows increasing scarcity and adoption. Volatility decreases as market maturity grows—similar to early internet stocks.

How does M2 adjustment change investment thinking?

Measuring returns against M2 reveals whether an asset is truly growing or just inflating with printed money. Most “gains” in traditional assets are illusions created by currency debasement.

Can I store time in other assets?

You can—but few assets reliably preserve value over decades. Bitcoin’s fixed supply and global accessibility make it uniquely suited for long-term time storage in a digital world.

Is this financial advice?

No. This is personal insight based on research. Always do your own due diligence (DYOR) before making investment decisions.

The Rabbit Hole Goes Deeper

This is just the beginning. Bitcoin isn’t just digital money—it’s a new paradigm for ownership, trust, and economic freedom.

In future discussions, we’ll explore:

The Orange Pill isn’t about getting rich. It’s about staying free—and protecting your most precious resource: time.

All data sourced from TradingView, measured from December 1, 2011, to December 24, 2021. This is not investment advice. Conduct your own research before making financial decisions.