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U.S. Debt Hits $37.5 Trillion: Investors Shift Strategies
9/14/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. federal debt reached $37.5 trillion in mid-2025, projected to hit 118% of GDP by 2035, prompting changes in asset allocation.
- Increased debt leads to higher Treasury issuance, affecting yields and volatility, causing investors to reassess safe assets.
- During crypto downturns, investors often shift to safer assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins.
- Experts recommend diversifying into corporate bonds, REITs, and gold for stability.
- A core-satellite model suggests 60% in blue-chip cryptos, 30% in diversifiers, and 10% in stablecoins.
