Elon Musk shakes up the US debt debate by promoting Bitcoin as a remedy for a $36 trillion deficit. Can this bold idea save US finances amid the failure of conventional solutions ? Risk and opportunity analysis.
In the context of an alarming U.S. budget deficit, Elon Musk advocates for a bold solution : Bitcoin. Though volatile, the cryptocurrency could gain legitimacy as a remedy to the debt crisis.
Elon Musk doesn’t mince words when it comes to America’s budgetary situation. The Tesla CEO recently criticized on social media the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed by President Trump, a text he considers crucial in worsening the country’s already alarming deficit.
Facing the inefficiency of traditional methods, Musk and experts such as those from Bitwise or Sentora believe that alternatives like Bitcoin deserve serious consideration to reduce interest rates and curb excessive spending.
With its unofficial status as “digital gold” and consistent long-term growth, Bitcoin is gaining legitimacy as a partial solution for managing the colossal U.S. debt.
“Since the end of the gold standard, central banks have regularly added gold to their reserves to protect against sudden depreciation of fiat currencies. Extending this model to Bitcoin is a logical step – and the first countries to do so will benefit from the best protection, as Bitcoin’s current price doesn’t yet fully reflect this possibility,” explains Patrick Heusser, head of lending and traditional finance at Sentora.
Various approaches have been suggested, such as using Bitcoin-backed Treasury bonds to lower interest rates, or directly integrating the digital asset into national reserves. While experts agree on the merit of exploring this path, they emphasize the need for an in-depth analysis of risks and benefits.
Bitcoin’s volatility represents a major challenge for its use in sovereign debt management. Any sharp price decline could destabilize government bond buyers and lead to higher interest rates.
“Bitcoin’s volatility makes it an imperfect tool for tackling a country’s debt. Any investment large enough to really make a difference carries considerable risks. What would happen if the price dropped in the short term ? It could easily frighten buyers of that country’s debt and push them to demand higher interest rates,” emphasizes Danny Nelson, research analyst at Bitwise.
However, as Bitcoin matures, its volatility decreases, making it more attractive to nations and institutions. And if the United States took the step, it could have a domino effect on other countries. But the global repercussions of such a decision should not be underestimated.
“If a major country seriously embraces Bitcoin as a solution to global debt problems, that could be the tipping point. Although we’re not there yet, more and more investors are turning to Bitcoin as a hedge and solution to the unraveling of fiat currencies,” concludes Danny Nelson.
With increasingly ineffective traditional methods, the debate on U.S. debt has evolved from simply acknowledging the problem to seeking the right solution. And Bitcoin consistently emerges as an integral part of this reflection.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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