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Moody\u2019s downgraded<\/a> the United States\u2019 long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on May 16, marking the first time in history the agency has stripped the US of its top-tier status.<\/p>\n

The agency pointed to a decade of rising debt levels, escalating interest burdens, and a consistent failure by policymakers to enact meaningful deficit controls.<\/p>\n

According to Moody\u2019s, federal deficits are expected to widen sharply in the coming years, potentially reaching 9% of GDP by 2035, up from 6.4% in 2024, as spending commitments grow and interest costs consume more of the federal budget.<\/p>\n

While Moody\u2019s affirmed a \u201cstable\u201d outlook for now, citing the dollar\u2019s reserve currency status and the scale of US financial markets, the downgrade marks a symbolic fracture in global perceptions of US creditworthiness.<\/p>\n

The move follows prior cuts by S&P in 2011 and Fitch in 2023, leaving the US with no top-tier rating for the first time in modern financial history.<\/p>\n

Market reaction was modest, with Treasury yields edging higher. However, the longer-term implications, especially for institutional portfolios built on the assumption of US risk-free debt, may ripple outward over time.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin stays firm amid sovereign credit shake-up<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) maintained its position above $100,000 amid the sustained macro uncertainty, highlighting its emerging status as a non-sovereign hedge<\/a> against fiscal instability.<\/p>\n

Based on CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin was trading at $103,591 as of press time, up 0.15% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, many of the major altcoins saw some downward selling pressure and volatility following the news.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin and equities showed resilience<\/a> the last time the US faced a rating cut in 2023. The pattern may repeat, but the market remains cautious of potential selling on Monday's open.<\/p>\n

The flagship crypto's resilience contrasts with the historical view of cryptocurrencies as risk-on assets, suggesting a growing investor base now treats Bitcoin as a strategic allocation<\/a> during macroeconomic uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Many in the industry see Bitcoin's price stability following the downgrade as further evidence that its safe-haven narrative<\/a> is gaining traction among investors.<\/p>\n

With centralized monetary systems facing credibility challenges, capital appears increasingly open to decentralized alternatives backed by code, scarcity, and network effects rather than government promises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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