The Wolf Of All Streets Bitcoin Or Bust: Lyn Alden Warns Of Fiscal Doom
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Aug 10, 2025 
Lyn Alden, an investment strategist renowned for her insights in global macroeconomics, joins the conversation to tackle America's escalating debt crisis. They explore critical topics like the implications of tariffs and interest rates on fiscal policy, and how these factors may bolster Bitcoin's role as a refuge. Lyn also discusses the evolving relationship between Bitcoin and institutional investments, the impact of monetary policy on inflation, and the potential of cryptocurrency trends in shaping future financial landscapes. A captivating dive into economics and crypto!
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Tariffs Act As A Hidden Tax
- Lyn Alden says tariffs function as a large, de facto tax that trims near-term deficits.
- She notes tariffs are raising hundreds of billions annually and slightly slow the deficit train.
Falling Rates Hid Rising Debt Costs
- Lyn Alden explains a 40-year decline in rates masked rising debt burden by cutting interest expense.
- She warns that the era of falling rates is over, raising structural fiscal strain going forward.
Political Gridlock Keeps Deficits Sticky
- Lyn Alden frames "nothing stops this train" as political gridlock plus a financialized tax base.
- She says those two layers make large, sustained deficits hard to reverse even with episodic policy shifts.
