#BTC This week, the agency Moody's downgraded the long-term credit rating of the United States from Aaa to Aa1, for the first time in history depriving the country of its highest rating status.

The reasons for the downgrade include the fact that over the past decade, the level of public debt has increased, interest rates have risen, and policymakers have failed to implement effective control over the budget deficit.

According to Moody's, a sharp increase in the deficit is expected in the coming years in the U.S., potentially reaching 9% of GDP by 2035 compared to 6.4% in 2024, as spending obligations rise and interest payments consume a large portion of the federal budget.

Analysts believe that the downgrade of the U.S. rating may strengthen Bitcoin's position as a safe-haven asset. Amid macroeconomic uncertainty, the flagship cryptocurrency maintains its resilience – it has been trading above $100,000 for some time now. This clearly contrasts with the historical perception of cryptocurrencies as risky assets and indicates that more and more investors are now viewing Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset.