2026-01-02 21:21:55

The US national debt just crossed another historic milestone—hitting $38.5 trillion for the first time ever. This isn't just a headline for macro investors. The implications run deep for anyone holding crypto.

Why? When government debt spirals, central banks typically increase money supply, which historically drives investors toward alternative assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Rising national debt also signals potential currency debasement and inflation concerns—exactly the conditions that make decentralized assets attractive.

The broader picture: mounting fiscal pressures could accelerate policy shifts around digital currencies and blockchain infrastructure. Worth monitoring how this plays into upcoming Federal Reserve decisions and their impact on risk assets, including crypto markets.

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0xOverleveraged

· 17h ago

38.5 trillion? Is the US dollar really doomed now? Bitcoin's spring has arrived.

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MetaMisfit

· 01-03 09:10

38.5 trillion? If the US debt continues like this, the Federal Reserve can only print money crazily. To put it simply, it's like recharging our BTC haha

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ChainSpy

· 01-02 21:52

38.5 trillion? Really running out of printing capacity haha

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RektCoaster

· 01-02 21:39

38.5 trillion? Really? Is the Federal Reserve about to start easing monetary policy?

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Blockblind

· 01-02 21:33

38.5 trillion? That's hilarious. The US debt scale is really outrageous... But this is actually good news for our crypto circle. Inflation expectations are at an all-time high, BTC is about to take off.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 01-02 21:31

38.5 trillion, the printing press is about to start again. The crypto world should be excited now.

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LightningSentry

· 01-02 21:22

38.5 trillion... Oh my god, how many banknotes would that require? BTC is bound to rise.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-02 21:22

385 trillion? Is the broken ship of US debt really going to sink, and is BTC about to take off? --- The Federal Reserve is about to print more money. This time, it's really going to devalue. --- The national debt is exploding... Basically, it's printing money until no one wants it. Time to get on board, everyone. --- Wait, isn't this logic too far-fetched? High debt ≠ rising currency prices. --- Now all bad news is good news for crypto? That's hilarious. This mindset is truly unmatched. --- I'm exhausted just looking at this US debt number. Anyway, I believe BTC will help me preserve value. --- The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, and US debt flows to the ends of the earth... The real question is, who can save us? --- Instead of watching the Federal Reserve's moves, I’d rather watch my wallet's movements, haha. --- 385 trillion... If the federal government keeps this up, fiat currency will really become waste paper. --- Macro collapse leads to micro outbreaks—that's why I’m all-in on crypto.

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