US Dollar Plunges to 20-Year Low as Investors Flee to Gold, BTC

Dollar’s Steepest Slide in 20 Years Accelerates Shift to Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin as Global Reserve Alternatives

  • The U.S. dollar is facing its sharpest annual decline in 20 years.
  • Gold and silver prices are rising as investors seek alternatives.
  • The Federal Reserve’s policy shifts and global de-dollarization are putting pressure on the U.S. currency.
  • Bitcoin could become a leading reserve asset by 2030, according to Deutsche Bank analysts.
  • Investors are moving funds away from the dollar, with leaders like JPMorgan‘s Jamie Dimon expecting the trend to continue.

The U.S. dollar has dropped to its lowest point in decades, with 2025 marking its worst yearly performance in 20 years. The decline is linked to current economic policy changes, fluctuating confidence in Federal Reserve decisions, and a trend toward alternative currencies and assets.

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Recent movements in precious metals have seen gold and silver hitting record levels. This change comes as many investors look to hedge against instability in the currency, moving their assets into these commodities. Meanwhile, a report from Deutsche Bank noted that Bitcoin could be recognized as a global reserve asset by 2030, potentially challenging the role of the dollar. Currently, the dollar accounts for 57% of global reserves, but moves toward diversification are accelerating.

Statements from market observers underscore the situation. Dan Popescu, a market analyst, posted that “Trump’s chaos, uncertainty, threats, civil war, pushing safe-haven gold into all-time high territory and beyond $6,000, while the USD is becoming a dangerous-hell currency to hold, use”. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon shared that investor sentiment continues to shift away from the dollar, noting, “there are people who are reducing their USD investments, which I expect will continue over time”. He cited factors such as tariffs and trade changes as additional reasons for the pressure on the dollar.

The surge in alternative reserves comes amid widespread efforts at de-dollarization, meaning countries and organizations are intentionally reducing their dependence on the U.S. currency for international trade and reserves. This trend is fueled by concerns over the dollar’s reliability and its role in global sanctions and politics.

Recent studies and market behavior indicate that assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin are becoming preferred choices for hedging against both inflation and political risk. The ongoing adjustments in investor preferences suggest that confidence in the U.S. dollar may remain fragile in the near future.

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For more on this topic, see the discussion on the rising impact of the Yuan and BRICS-driving-global-de-dollarization”>BRICS driving global de-dollarization.

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