Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has signaled the official breakdown of the post-World War II international order. In a recent analysis, Dalio described a transition into a “law of the jungle” phase where power dynamics supersede established rules in trade and capital flows. This shift forces major powers into escalatory cycles, increasing the likelihood of economic instability.
Internal economic stressors often lead governments to favor monetary debasement over explicit defaults during periods of geopolitical tension. Global M2 money supply has climbed from $26 trillion in 2000 to an estimated $142 trillion in 2025, according to Econovis data. This environment of sustained currency devaluation traditionally bolsters hard assets that exist outside the immediate control of central banks.
Market participants are using this framework to advocate for Bitcoin as a neutral monetary rail. As asset freezes become standard geopolitical tools, the demand for apolitical infrastructure may intensify. While Dalio’s warnings are not direct forecasts, they reinforce the structural case for Bitcoin and gold as hedges against a fracturing global financial system.
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