The Debasement Trade Gains Momentum on Wall Street and In Global Markets

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - The most persistent and robust trend is the anti-fiat currency movement, driven by a lack of trust in governments' ability to curtail spending [2] - Investors are turning to non-fiat instruments like crypto (particularly Bitcoin), gold, and silver [3][4] - Younger generations with different preference profiles are contributing to a massive wealth redistribution and favoring crypto and Bitcoin [3][4] - The debasement trade is facilitated by low yields, not requiring higher yields [7][8] - The growth in stablecoins represents a form of dollarization within the crypto space [11] - The most persistent trend remains debasement and a move away from fiat currencies in search of alternatives [13] Currency & Economic Factors - The dollar's drop in the first half of 2025 is largely an unwinding of the rally seen in 2024 [9] - The dollar experienced overwhelming flows during the decade of US exceptionalism, and the recent adjustment is a natural unwinding [9][10] - While some further dollarization may occur, underlying forces are pushing the reallocation of assets [13] - Investor revolt is visible in the back end of yield curves, particularly in the UK and France, where investors are unwilling to hold long positions despite rising yields [8]