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$BTC and Gold: A Hedge Against the US Debt Crisis?

Billionaire Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is sounding the alarm on the US’s looming $37 trillion debt crisis. On the Master Investor podcast, he urged investors to allocate ~15% of their portfolios to hard assets like Bitcoin or gold to protect against currency devaluation.

Key points:

• US Debt Surge: Treasury data projects $1 trillion in borrowing for Q3 2025 (+$453B above estimates) and $590B for Q4.

• Why Hard Assets? Dalio warns that printing money or issuing more debt weakens fiat currencies. Gold and Bitcoin, untethered to central banks, act as buffers.

• Gold vs. Bitcoin: Gold offers stability with centuries of history; $BTC , at ~$118,862 (4% off its $123,250 peak), brings higher risk and reward.

• Portfolio Strategy: Dalio suggests splitting the 15% allocation based on risk tolerance—more gold for stability, more Bitcoin for those who can handle volatility.

• Global Trend: Other Western nations, like the UK, face similar debt issues, making hard assets a smart diversifier.

Dalio, who once recommended just 1-2% in Bitcoin (Jan 2022), now sees a bigger role for it but remains cautious. He favors gold for its privacy and track record, noting Bitcoin’s public blockchain lacks discretion for central banks.

What’s your take? Are you leaning toward gold, $BTC , or both to hedge against the debt time bomb? 📈💰