In an interview with Bloomberg, Griffin said investors are increasingly turning to gold, silver, and Bitcoin as they look for assets that feel safer than the U.S. dollar. He described this growing movement as “really concerning,” warning that it signals a broader lack of confidence in America’s monetary strength.
Griffin’s comments come at a time when global investors are reassessing how much risk they want tied to the U.S. government. As he put it, the market is witnessing “substantial asset inflation away from the dollar” — a sign that traders are moving to de-dollarize and hedge against potential sovereign and currency risks.
Investors Seek Shelter Beyond the Dollar
The term “debasement trade” refers to a shift toward assets that hold value when a currency weakens or inflation erodes purchasing power. In the past year, many investors have added precious metals and digital assets like Bitcoin to their portfolios as protection against economic uncertainty.
Gold prices recently topped $2,500 per ounce, according to the World Gold Council, marking an all-time high as central banks continue to buy gold at record levels. Silver has followed a similar pattern, benefiting from both industrial demand and its appeal as a store of value. Bitcoin, meanwhile, has regained momentum, holding near $65,000, boosted by rising institutional interest and new spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says investors are starting to view gold as a safer asset than the dollar, a development that’s “really concerning” to him https://t.co/fHM57btVVG pic.twitter.com/nuUEjZJBGg
— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) October 6, 2025
This growing preference for non-dollar assets reflects deeper global concerns. U.S. debt has surpassed $35 trillion, and inflation, while cooling, remains above the Federal Reserve’s target. For many investors, diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets feels like a prudent move — not just a speculative one.
A Warning with Global Implications
Griffin’s remarks highlight how even veteran investors are paying attention to macro shifts that could redefine capital flows. If confidence in the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could accelerate a long-term trend toward multi-asset reserves, where countries and funds hold a mix of currencies, metals, and digital assets instead of relying mainly on the dollar.
The US dollar, the global reserve currency, is having its worst year in decades and the majority of financial advisors, family offices and institutions still won’t buy bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/viQQR1vhMx
— Phil Rosen (@philrosenn) October 4, 2025
While Griffin sees the trend as troubling, it also signals the market’s adaptability. Investors are simply looking for ways to preserve value in an uncertain world. Whether through gold, silver, or Bitcoin, the search for stability is shaping a new financial reality.
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