Recent global debt developments have attracted market attention. The US debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 124.3%, and the massive debt of $38 trillion has caused interest costs to surpass military spending. This "leverage gap" is reshaping investors' risk perception.



When the fiat currency credit foundation is eroded, the market naturally seeks alternative assets. Bitcoin, with its fixed supply of 21 million coins and the verifiable issuance rule that the 20 millionth coin will be produced by March 2026, is gradually gaining recognition from institutions as "digital gold." Historical data confirms this trend: during the Federal Reserve's large-scale balance sheet expansion in 2020, Bitcoin's price increased by 300%. If debt pressures again force monetary policy to loosen, similar gains could fully reoccur.

Meanwhile, stablecoins are becoming a key hub between traditional finance and the on-chain world. With a circulation scale of $300 billion and an average monthly transaction volume of $1.1 trillion, they are already capable of shaking up the traditional cross-border payment system. As relevant legislation is gradually improved, the application of stablecoins in international trade settlement, payroll distribution, and other scenarios will accelerate. This not only changes the way funds flow but also redefines a new path for "hedging sovereign risk."

Around 2026, the linkage between macroeconomics and the crypto market will reach new heights—marking the beginning of a systemic restructuring.
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OfflineNewbievip
· 01-05 07:55
38 trillion in debt, with interest almost bankrupting national defense—that's the real leverage game. Bitcoin this round indeed looks comfortable, with 21 million coins tightly locked in, more reliable than anything else. Stablecoin's average monthly transaction volume is 1.1 trillion, this number is truly shocking. Is cross-border payments about to change? Talking about 2026 makes me a bit eager, but I'm just worried about getting caught in a trap then. Whether fiat currency collapses or not is another story; hoarding some digital assets is never wrong. Interest costs surpass military spending—that's the most heartbreaking data. If you ask me, instead of studying debt, it's better to study how to get on board.
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SnapshotBotvip
· 01-05 07:48
The figure of 124% US debt... is really a hot potato. What to do when printing money becomes so excessive that no one wants it anymore? 2026 sounds like a magical number, but can it really be any different this time? The 300 billion in stablecoins... honestly, it's just the last fig leaf of traditional finance. Bitcoin's cap at 21 million vs. the Federal Reserve printing money at will—who has the upper hand, and everyone knows the answer. With debt piling up like this, what are investors supposed to buy at the bottom? Are the days of fiat currency credit collapse far off? It just feels like it's not far away. Can't even afford the interest anymore—what kind of surreal scenario is this... Is the stablecoin trading volume of 1.1 trillion real, or is it just more hype? Systemic restructuring sounds impressive, but what’s the reality? Institutions are rushing into digital gold, so what are retail investors waiting for?
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DegenWhisperervip
· 01-05 07:46
38 trillion in debt, interest expenses are eating into military spending. What else is there to play? It's still more reliable to hold coins.
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