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Middle East Nations Buying BILLIONS in Bitcoin | Bitcoin Simply

Sep 4, 2025
Middle Eastern nations are making waves by purchasing billions in Bitcoin, signaling a shift away from U.S. treasury bonds towards alternative assets. As gold hits new highs, the podcast examines how Bitcoin's remarkable 977% gain since 2020 makes it an attractive choice amid inflation concerns. Listeners explore the advantages of Bitcoin's liquidity and its role as a safe haven during economic uncertainty, alongside the potential impacts of AI on job markets. Exciting perspectives from experts highlight the growing influence of Bitcoin in global finance.
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Sovereign Bitcoin Buying Signals Shift

  • Middle Eastern countries are disclosing large Bitcoin treasury purchases, signaling sovereign interest.
  • This could draw institutional capital and change market structure over years.
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Gold Outruns Treasuries And Gains Traction

  • Gold has been the year's best-performing asset and central banks are net buyers.
  • Central banks bought about a trillion dollars of gold and largely stopped buying U.S. treasuries for a decade.
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Gold Could Become An Oil Settlement Currency

  • A multi-currency energy pricing system could make gold the de facto oil currency.
  • China may settle some offshore balances in gold, reducing dollar dominance in energy trade.
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