Bitcoin Gains Ground as Trust in US Bonds Declines | US Crypto News

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Grab a coffee to read as Bitcoin takes center stage in a shifting macro, challenging traditional assets like US Treasuries. With key voices like Jeffrey Gundlach and Max Keiser declaring the decline of bonds as safe havens, Bitcoin’s narrative as a long-term store of value is gaining momentum.

Crypto News of the Day: Bitcoin Challenges Bonds as Safe Haven Status Fades

Doubleline Group CEO Jeffrey Gundlach recently stated that “the treasury market is no longer a flight to quality asset,” highlighting a growing concern among investors that US government bonds—once seen as the ultimate safe haven—may be losing their traditional role in portfolios.

His comments point to a shift in perception. Rising deficits, persistent inflation, and political dysfunction have eroded the trust that treasuries once commanded during times of uncertainty.

In this view, holding bonds no longer provides the security or stability it once did, especially as real yields struggle to keep pace with inflation-adjusted returns.

Max Keiser, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, expanded on this theme by claiming that “Bitcoin is RAPIDLY demonetizing bonds,” suggesting that capital once parked in government debt is now flowing into decentralized assets.

The idea is that Bitcoin, with its fixed supply and independence from central banks, offers a better store of value in an era of monetary debasement.

As faith in sovereign debt weakens, investors—especially younger generations—are turning to Bitcoin as a digital alternative to treasuries, not just as a risk asset but as a long-term monetary hedge.

If this trend continues, it could fundamentally change how global capital allocators think about safety, yield, and monetary credibility.

Bitcoin pioneer Max Keiser framed the current geopolitical chaos through the lens of generational cycles, arguing that while the U.S. and much of the West are entering the darkest part of “the Fourth Turning,” in contrast, El Salvador is emerging from it, thanks to the country’s Bitcoin-forward policies.

“The US (and the rest of the world) is just entering the worst part of the Fourth Turning,” Keiser said. “El Salvador, thanks to President Bukele’s policies, is exiting the Fourth Turning.”

Keiser attributes this escape to Bitcoin adoption, suggesting the cryptocurrency has played a pivotal role in El Salvador’s transformation.

“Bitcoin’s blessings in El Salvador accelerated the passage of El Salvador through the Fourth Turning.”

Speaking to BeInCrypto, he highlighted the profound cultural and economic shift underway in the country:

“You can feel the blessings of Bitcoin when you live in El Salvador. I know everyone here, including the President, is grateful.”

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