"Dalio: Tariff Turmoil Drives Short-Term Volatility, Bitcoin Long-Term Winner"

Bridgewater Capital Founder: Tariff Storm Caused Short-Term Market Volatility, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency are Long-Term Winners

The founder of Bridgewater Capital, Ray Dalio, recently commented on the short-term market volatility caused by the tariff storm and the long-term potential of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dalio, a renowned investor and hedge fund manager, believes that the current market turmoil is a result of geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, which have led to increased uncertainty and risk aversion among investors.

However, Dalio remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. He argues that these digital assets have the potential to disrupt traditional financial systems and provide new opportunities for investors. Dalio believes that the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies makes them an attractive alternative to traditional currencies, which are subject to government intervention and manipulation.

Dalio's comments come as the cryptocurrency market continues to grow and gain mainstream acceptance. Despite recent volatility, the overall market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has reached over $2 trillion, and many major financial institutions have begun to invest in and offer cryptocurrency-related products to their clients.

In addition to Dalio's comments, a recent report by ARK Invest predicts that the price of Bitcoin could surge to $1.5 million by 2030. The report, titled "Big Ideas 2025," highlights the potential of public blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) as transformative technologies that could reshape the global economy. The report also notes that the market value of AI agents could reach tens of trillions of dollars by the end of the decade.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong lawmakers have been discussing the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the region's strategic reserves. Hong Kong Legislative Councilor Wu Chi-wai has proposed accelerating research on the feasibility of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and expanding the operational scope for approved stablecoin enterprises. Wu has also called for national collaboration to pilot stablecoin applications in the Greater Bay Area and the establishment of a dedicated Digital Asset Office to foster the growth of AI and cryptocurrency sectors in the region.

In the United States, the Trump administration has taken a more favorable stance towards cryptocurrencies and digital assets. David Sacks, the White House's AI and Crypto Czar, has announced the formation of a bipartisan congressional working group to develop a