Billionaire Declares Bitcoin the Ultimate Lifeline as US Debt Time Bomb Ticks Away

When the financial apocalypse comes, the billionaires won't be stuffing gold bars into their panic rooms—they'll be HODLing Bitcoin.

The US debt crisis hits terminal velocity

As Washington's printing presses overheat from churning out trillion-dollar bandaids, smart money's fleeing to the exit. Enter stage right: digital gold.

Why Bitcoin cuts through the chaos

No central bank meddling. No debt ceiling debates. Just pure, uncensorable value storage that laughs at inflation. (Take notes, Jerome Powell.)

The ultimate hedge against fiscal insanity

While politicians play kick-the-can with the economy, Bitcoin's hard cap and decentralized nature make it the perfect lifeboat—if you can stomach the volatility.

Of course, Wall Street will still claim this is 'too risky' right up until they finish building their crypto ETFs. Classic finance hypocrisy.

Optimizing For A Debt‑Strained Dollar

According to Dalio, the US government will need to sell about $12 trillion more in treasuries over the next year to deal with its growing bill.

He pointed out that recent Treasury data shows borrowing in the third quarter of 2025 could hit $1 trillion—$453 billion above earlier estimates—and another $590 billion in the fourth quarter.

He warns that printing or selling more debt tends to weaken a currency. That’s why gold and Bitcoin, which aren’t tied to any central bank’s balance sheet, can act as buffers against plain old dollars.

Balancing Gold And Bitcoin

Dalio said gold remains his go‑to choice. It has centuries of track record against inflation and crisis. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is newer and can swing wildly in price.

It’s trading around $118,862, roughly 4% below its July 14 all‑time high of $123,250. While its ups and downs can add spice to returns, they can also give some investors sleepless nights.

Dalio suggests you pick a mix that feels right. If you hate big price moves, tilt toward gold. If you can stomach Bitcoin’s roller‑coaster, you might give it a bigger slice.

He raised the idea back in January 2022 with 1% to 2% in Bitcoin. Now he’s tripling that bucket. That jump shows how fast the mood can shift when national debt climbs.

Dalio noted that other Western nations like the United Kingdom face the same “debt doom loop” he sees in the US. He said their currencies may lag behind hard assets, making gold and Bitcoin effective diversifiers when government bills keep piling up.

Despite his nod to Bitcoin, Dalio said it won’t replace the dollar or euro for central banks. He argued that public blockchains lack privacy. Every transaction is visible, so governments could still watch and intervene.

Gold, in contrast, can change hands in private after it leaves the vault. That gives it an edge when you want to keep your holdings off the radar.

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