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Story: Bitcoin Set to Surge as US Credit Rating Downgraded

By James Thorp

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The financial world is once again on high alert as the United States has officially lost its prestigious AAA credit rating.

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International financial journalist Michelle Makori weighed in on the development, urging investors to pay close attention to Bitcoin and gold.

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Makori cited a Reuters report confirming Moody’s move to lower the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA1.

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The implications of the downgrade are far-reaching. “America now shares a credit rating with Austria and Finland,” Makori noted, emphasizing that the erosion of trust in U.S.

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This isn’t the first time Bitcoin has been viewed as a modern-day alternative to gold. While gold has a long-established history as a safe-haven investment, Bitcoin is…

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Interestingly, this latest downgrade coincides with Bitcoin currently trading just under its all-time high. As of now, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $103,502, down around 5.

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Despite recent global market moves—such as the temporary suspension of trade tariffs between the U.S.

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The macroeconomic environment is increasingly supportive of Bitcoin’s next leg up. The lack of a credible long-term fiscal plan from U.S.

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She underscores that the current conditions are ideal for investors looking to hedge against macroeconomic instability. “Hard assets don’t lie.

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With institutional investors still showing interest and mainstream financial figures backing the long-term utility of decentralized assets, Bitcoin may be poised to become the…

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If history and current sentiment are any indication, Bitcoin might not just be holding steady—it could be preparing to soar.

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