U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve & $37T Debt Reset: Fact vs Fiction (2025 Update)
Th 31-minute video (below) from the channel Economy Rewind (which appears to be a small-to-mid-sized finance/doomsday-prepper style channel with sensational thumbnails) presents a highly alarmist theory: the U.S. government is deliberately planning to wipe out most of its $37 trillion national debt through massive dollar devaluation, using a modern version of the 1933–1934 gold revaluation playbook — but this time combining gold and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The core claim: By arbitrarily revaluing government-held gold to ~$20,000/oz and Bitcoin to $1 million/coin on the official balance sheet, the U.S. Treasury would "create" trillions in asset value out of thin air, offset the debt, trigger hyperinflation (30–50% initially), and effectively steal 50–70% of the dollar's purchasing power from savers, pension funds, and the middle class.
Final Recommendation
Better sources for the real macro/debt picture:
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The core claim: By arbitrarily revaluing government-held gold to ~$20,000/oz and Bitcoin to $1 million/coin on the official balance sheet, the U.S. Treasury would "create" trillions in asset value out of thin air, offset the debt, trigger hyperinflation (30–50% initially), and effectively steal 50–70% of the dollar's purchasing power from savers, pension funds, and the middle class.
Overall Verdict: Sensationalist fear-porn (3/10)
The video mixes a few accurate historical facts and real debt concerns with massive speculation, unsourced claims, and classic doomsday scripting. It is not credible economic analysis — it's designed to scare viewers into buying gold/Bitcoin via affiliate links or prepper products.
Core Thesis of the Video
The U.S. government will allegedly:
Persistent trillion-dollar deficits are unsustainable long-term. Central banks (including the Fed via primary dealers) are already the marginal buyer of Treasuries. Higher inflation or dollar weakening remains the most likely “soft default” path. Hard assets (gold, Bitcoin, real estate, commodities) have historically preserved purchasing power in such environments.
Quantum Technology Threat to Bitcoin
Many viewers in the comments worry that quantum computing will “kill Bitcoin” and make the video’s thesis possible. As explained in recent analyses (including the neutral PQC primer on OneDayAdvisor.com and ongoing Bitcoin Core discussions):
Core Thesis of the Video
The U.S. government will allegedly:
- Build a massive “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” (already secretly underway).
- Revalue its ~210,000 seized BTC to $1 million each and its gold holdings to ~$20,000/oz on the official balance sheet.
- Use the resulting “paper profits” (~$6–10 trillion) to cancel most of the $37 trillion national debt.
- Trigger 30–70% inflation/dollar devaluation, mirroring FDR’s 1933–34 gold revaluation, transferring wealth from savers to debtors (i.e., the government and early BTC/gold holders).
- Claim: U.S. debt $37T+, interest payments now exceed defense spending
Reality: Accurate – public debt ~$36.9T, net interest ~$1.2T annualized. - Claim: Trump signed an EO in Jan 2025 creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve + already holding 210k BTC
Reality: Partially true on holdings (seized coins). No signed EO mandating a reserve or large-scale purchases exists. The Lummis-Gillibrand Bitcoin Act remains a bill, not law. - Claim: Government can arbitrarily revalue gold and Bitcoin on its books to “erase” debt
Reality: Fantasy. Gold is still statutorily valued at $42.22/oz for accounting, but changing it doesn’t magically pay foreign creditors holding Treasury bonds denominated in dollars. Revaluing seized Bitcoin to $1M/coin would be laughed out of any audit and would instantly destroy confidence in U.S. institutions. - Claim: Exact timeline: 2025 accumulation → 2026 crisis → 2027 revaluation → 50–70% dollar loss
Reality: Pure fiction. Identical predictions (with shifting dates) have circulated since 2011. - Claim: This is “legal theft” from the middle class
Reality: High-inflation scenarios do hurt fixed-income savers, but the mechanism described is not how governments monetize debt (they print via Fed balance-sheet expansion or yield-curve control, not accounting gimmicks).
- Modern debt is overwhelmingly dollar-denominated Treasuries held by domestic institutions, foreign governments, and pensions — not gold or Bitcoin claims. You can’t pay Japan or BlackRock in magically revalued Bitcoin.
- Any attempt at overt revaluation would trigger an immediate dollar crisis and loss of reserve-currency status long before it “worked.”
- Bitcoin’s actual path to treasury adoption (if it happens) would be gradual purchases that drive market prices higher organically — not secret accounting tricks.
Persistent trillion-dollar deficits are unsustainable long-term. Central banks (including the Fed via primary dealers) are already the marginal buyer of Treasuries. Higher inflation or dollar weakening remains the most likely “soft default” path. Hard assets (gold, Bitcoin, real estate, commodities) have historically preserved purchasing power in such environments.
Quantum Technology Threat to Bitcoin
Many viewers in the comments worry that quantum computing will “kill Bitcoin” and make the video’s thesis possible. As explained in recent analyses (including the neutral PQC primer on OneDayAdvisor.com and ongoing Bitcoin Core discussions):
- Practical quantum attacks on ECDSA/Schnorr (Shor’s algorithm) are still 8–20+ years away (2035–2045 consensus range).
- Bitcoin can (and is planning to) soft-fork to NIST-approved post-quantum signatures (ML-DSA/Dilithium, Falcon, etc.).
- Vulnerable coins (~25–30% of supply in exposed-address UTXOs) are the priority target, but the network has ample time and $2 trillion+ incentive to migrate.
Final Recommendation
Better sources for the real macro/debt picture:
- Lyn Alden, Luke Gromen, or Brent Johnson (balanced macro analysts)
- Congressional Budget Office long-term outlook reports
- BIS quarterly reviews on debt sustainability.
Disclaimer
This is general information only and not personalized financial advice. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor and conduct your own research before investing, particularly in light of the ongoing 2025 market crash.The information presented in this article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial or investment advice. The revenue figures, company rankings, and projections are based on publicly available data, company reports, and industry estimates as of 2025. All currency conversions, where applicable, are based on annual average exchange rates.
While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information, One Day Advisor and the article’s authors do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content for any particular purpose. Readers are encouraged to verify details independently and consult qualified professionals before making any business, investment, or healthcare decisions based on the information provided.
The article may reference ongoing developments, regulatory actions, or market events that are subject to change. One Day Advisor is not responsible for any losses or damages arising from the use of this information.
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