Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 21, 2026
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.
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What to watch: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) announced a buyback — a repurchase signals management's own view of value, but check the pace of actual execution.
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