Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said that he expects gold and non-fiat currencies to become “more important” investment sources as U.S. debt becomes “unsustainable” noting this threatens the monetary order. “We are going to see non-fiat currencies become more important store of wealth and money,” Dalio said while speaking on a panel at FutureChina Global Forum 2025 on Friday. He said investors’ portfolios should be 10% in gold as a way to diversify, CNBC reported. Gold futures were up about 0.10 ...

Investment Strategy - Ray Dalio suggests investors allocate up to 15% of their portfolios to Bitcoin and gold [1] - The allocation is recommended as a hedge against growing U S debt and economic instability [1]

Economic Forecasts - The analysis suggests a potential hyperinflation event occurring on March 15, 2027, based on factors like escalating U S debt [1] - Mainstream economists project a stable 2% inflation rate, contrasting with the hyperinflation prediction [1] Debt and Currency Concerns - The U S debt is highlighted as exceeding $35 trillion [1] - Eroding global confidence in the dollar is noted, influenced by the rise of BRICS alternatives [1] Risk Factors - Unchecked deficits are identified as a potential catalyst that could tip the scale towards hyperinflation [1] - Peter Schiff's warnings of a potential crisis in 2025 are referenced as a contrarian forecast [1]