Michael Saylor urged investors to own Bitcoin after billionaire investor Ray Dalio warned that the post-1945 global order is breaking down.
Responding to Dalio on social media platform X, Saylor wrote:
“If you believe the world order is breaking down, own the asset with no counterparty. Bitcoin.”
Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, argued that global leaders now broadly recognise the collapse of the post-World War II framework, citing remarks from European and US officials at the Munich Security Conference about a shift toward renewed great power politics.
He described the moment as part of a historical “Big Cycle” in which periods of cooperation give way to rivalry, outlining trade, technology, capital, geopolitical and military conflicts as precursors to deeper instability.
Dalio also warned that economic tools such as tariffs, sanctions, asset freezes and capital restrictions often escalate tensions before armed confrontation, drawing parallels to the 1930s debt crises and protectionist policies.
Saylor’s response reflects a long-standing view among digital asset proponents that Bitcoin, as a decentralised asset without issuer liability, can serve as a hedge against currency debasement, sovereign debt expansion and capital controls.
The exchange underscores how macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical fragmentation continue to shape the narrative around Bitcoin as a potential store of value during periods of systemic stress.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $67,676.13.