"Yes" is a surprisingly good answer. While in many (most?) countries Bitcoin is regarded as digital currency, there are a few countries (like Australia) where the tax authorities treat Bitcoin as an investment, ie "an asset for capital gains tax (CGT) purposes".
The dollar doesn't necessarily have inflation in comparison to my national currency... and it may be the most readily available investment opportunity that helps you avoid poor national economic policies.
Yes, this. Hence its worldwide popularity. The dollar is the #1 u.s. export by an order of magnitude; because it is a terrible investment for u.s. persons and a marvelous investment for non-u.s. persons.
