Bitcoin Just Took a Beating—It’s Still an Anti-Dollar Hedge (But Gold Must Be in Your Corner)

Boy, that was fast.

The crypto market took a nosedive this weekend, and it wasn’t just a stumble—it was a bloodbath. Billions of dollars in digital wealth gone in the blink of an eye. Traders got margin-called into oblivion, and Bitcoin, the granddaddy of all cryptos, dropped below $110,000 like a stone off a cliff.

Now look, I’ve been around long enough to know a market correction when I see one. And this one was classic: too much leverage, too much optimism, and a panic sparked by global uncertainty—in this case, new tariffs on Chinese tech. It triggered liquidations left and right, like dominos in a wind tunnel.

But let me be clear about something: Bitcoin is still an anti-dollar trade. It’s a bet against central banks, endless money printing, and the creeping financial control grid. When you own Bitcoin, you're essentially saying, “I don't trust the system.”

I get that. I say the same thing every day. But here’s the catch—crypto isn’t tangible. It’s code on a screen.

Bitcoin: The Digital Rebel, But No Replacement for Real Value

I’ve told people before, and I’ll say it again: Bitcoin is a tool. Not a solution. It's a hedge, not a haven. It reacts to fear, yes—but it also reacts violently to leverage, headlines, and emotion.

We’ve seen this movie before. Every time some macro news hits, Bitcoin either skyrockets or crashes. It has no floor, no ceiling—and no physical presence. You can’t bury it in the backyard, you can’t melt it into coins, and you sure as hell can’t use it if the power goes out or if the government tightens the screws on digital wallets.

Gold doesn’t need a battery. It doesn’t get liquidated at 3AM. It doesn’t crash because a guy in Washington sends a tweet.

Bitcoin might be the horse you ride into town, but gold is the land you build your house on.

Why You Need Gold Alongside Crypto

Crypto is speculative. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it means you must balance it with something real. Tangible. Historical. Something with intrinsic value.

Gold has been money for 5,000 years for a reason. It’s universal, portable (if you know what you’re doing), and immune to default. The same can’t be said for anything stored in a digital wallet.

And let’s talk about what’s happening behind the scenes: ISO 20022.

ISO 20022: The Digital Control Grid is Already Being Built

Now I know some folks breathed a sigh of relief when President Trump banned CBDCs—Central Bank Digital Currencies. That was a smart move. But don’t think for a second the people behind this digital takeover just gave up.

They didn’t. They just switched lanes.

ISO 20022 is the global payment messaging standard that's already live in dozens of countries. It's being rolled out by central banks, SWIFT, the IMF—you name it. It’s the plumbing, the digital highway that will allow CBDCs to function when the political green light comes back on.

Think of it like this: CBDCs are the car, ISO 20022 is the road. Trump may have stopped the car for now—but the road is still being built, and fast.

That’s why I’m not buying the idea that this war is over. The surveillance state is just getting warmed up. And when that switch gets flipped, if all your wealth is digital, they’ll own you.

Not you.

What This Crash Really Means

What happened in the crypto markets this week is a wake-up call. For all its promise, Bitcoin still trades like a tech stock on steroids. And if you think Wall Street hasn’t already figured out how to rig that game, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

I’m not saying abandon Bitcoin. Heck, I own some myself. But I don’t rely on it. I use it like an option—an anti-establishment signal. But my core holdings are gold and silver. Always have been. Always will be.

Gold doesn’t need to beat inflation. It just needs to outlast the system. And it will.

Action Step: Protect What’s Yours

If this weekend’s crypto carnage made you nervous, good. That means you’re paying attention. Now do something about it.

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Crypto may bounce back. It probably will. But the smart money doesn’t wait for rebounds—it prepares for breakdowns.

Bitcoin is a tool. Gold is a lifeline. Make sure you’ve got both—but lean on the one that’s stood the test of time.

Stay sharp out there,
Frank