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America’s debt problem is out of control — Bitcoin might be the only way out

The U.S. economy is in big trouble, and most people don’t even realize how bad it is. But there’s one thing that could protect you: Bitcoin.

America is trapped in a cycle of debt, inflation, and rising inequality with no easy escape.

Here’s the core problem: The U.S. government spends way more money than it earns. To fill the gap, it borrows trillions of dollars. But fixing this by cutting spending would crash the economy. At the same time, the U.S. buys more from other countries than it sells — this trade deficit has been growing for decades. To keep this system alive, the government prints more dollars and convinces foreigners to keep buying U.S. debt.

The result? Prices for everything keep rising, wages don’t keep up, and the average person feels poorer every year. The middle class is disappearing. The cost of owning a home has doubled in just five years, but salaries haven’t even come close to catching up.

The government’s hidden plan is to quietly reduce the value of the dollar through inflation, so the debt becomes easier to manage. But this hurts savers, workers, and anyone who relies on the dollar. The rich, who own stocks and real estate, benefit because those assets rise in price. Regular people are stuck.

This is where Bitcoin comes in.

Bitcoin is designed to be different from traditional money. No one can print more of it. No government can control it. Its supply is limited and transparent. The speaker believes that as people lose trust in the dollar and traditional investments, Bitcoin will become a safe place to protect wealth.

At first, this shift will be slow. But if a global crisis happens that destroys trust in governments or banks, the move into Bitcoin could accelerate very quickly.

Another reason Bitcoin matters is for younger generations. Many are turning to risky gambling—like meme stocks or sports betting—because they feel the system is rigged against them. Bitcoin offers a better option: a way to save money in something that can’t be inflated away.

In simple terms, the speaker’s warning is this: The current financial system is broken. If you keep your savings in dollars or rely on promises from the government, you’re going to fall behind. Bitcoin may not fix everything, but it gives individuals a fighting chance to preserve their financial freedom.

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Jacob Lazurek

Jacob Lazurek

Coinpaprika

In the dynamic world of technology and cryptocurrencies, my career trajectory has been deeply rooted in continuous exploration and effective communication.

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