With growing distrust in official economic data, Bitcoiners are taking center stage, challenging long-held assumptions about the validity of US statistics. Leading the charge is Anthony Pompliano, a prominent figure in the crypto world who has consistently voiced his concerns about inaccurate representations of the economy. 2024 study by the American Statistical Association also underscored concerns, with their research highlighting the vulnerability of public statistics and their reliance on a stable system for critical economic functions. Pompliano believes that official data is flawed, citing inflated figures for inflation, revised employment numbers, and GDP growth which he deems too optimistic.