Macro strategist Lyn Alden warns of the potential long-term consequences of the United States’ fiscal imbalance, which has reached historic highs.
Deficits and Debt
The deficit-to-GDP ratio in the United States has reached levels not seen in decades, raising questions about fiscal policy’s sustainability. Lyn Alden argues that measures to reduce expenditure or modify tariffs are unlikely to address the underlying drivers of the deficit. "We have reached a stage where the financial system is inherently tied to asset valuations," she says, warning that falling asset prices might worsen revenue deficits.
Bitcoin Market Cycle and Institutional Flows
Alden expects the current Bitcoin cycle to last a long time and have modest volatility. While short-term challenges like Treasury liquidity drains may trigger a downturn, the overall trend is upward. ETF inflows, increased institutional usage, and a mature regulatory landscape are all contributing to an optimistic outlook for Bitcoin prices.
Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Economic Change
Beyond fiscal policy and cryptocurrency markets, Lyn Alden is also monitoring the emergence of artificial intelligence. She compares AI to previous general-purpose technologies like the internet and electricity, which revolutionized productivity and capital allocation.
Lyn Alden’s worldview blends macroeconomic realism with cautious optimism. With rising deficits, AI reshaping economies, and institutional interest in digital assets expanding, Bitcoin’s position as a hedge and high-growth asset looks to be stronger than ever.
