Elon Musk has sounded the alarm on the growing U.S. national debt, warning of a potential pathway toward bankruptcy if spending continues to outpace productivity growth. He advocates for increased national productivity as the solution, rather than austerity measures. Meanwhile, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley emphasizes Bitcoin’s role as a safeguard against inflation and weakening dollar values. He underscores Bitcoin’s fixed supply as a hedge against potential devaluation of the U.S. currency driven by rising inflation. A 10% decline in the DXY index – which tracks the dollar’s strength against major currencies – raises concerns about investor confidence and potential slowdowns in economic growth.