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Understanding Currency Transitions in Real-Time

Is it possible to detect currency transitions as they happen rather than only in hindsight? This knowledge can safeguard your wealth and portfolio from significant impacts. Throughout history, global reserve currencies have shifted multiple times. Being on the wrong side of these transitions can be catastrophic.

A Brief History of Global Reserve Currencies

Information from BTCM Research traces reserve currencies back to 1250. Initially, the Florentine Floren and the Venetian Duot coexisted. Over time, we saw the Portuguese Rale, Spanish Real, Dutch Guilder, French Lever, British Sterling, and finally, the US Dollar. Notably, the US Dollar is split into sections: pre-1971 (paper redeemable for gold) and post-1971 (fiat currency). This distinction is crucial for understanding the evolution of global reserve currencies.

Physical Gold to Paper Currency

Earlier reserve currencies were often physical gold coins, offering inherent trust. Later, paper currencies redeemable for gold required trust in the nation's reserves. Post-1971, fiat currencies emerged, representing paper money not redeemable for gold.

The Rise and Fall of Global Reserve Currencies

Billionaire investor and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has extensively studied the rise and decline of currencies. His research highlights leading indicators (education, innovation, technology) and lagging indicators (global reserve currency status, financial center) of empire cycles.

Gresham's Law and Currency Transitions

Gresham's Law states that "bad money drives out good." Historically, diluting currency value, as seen in the Roman Empire, led to the fall of empires but not the end of gold as a primary store of value.

The Life Cycle of a Global Reserve Currency

A global reserve currency starts as a store of value and evolves into a medium of exchange. When governments dilute the currency, it loses its store of value and is eventually replaced by a new store of value.

The Decline of Modern Currencies

Over the past century, major currencies like the US Dollar, British Pound, and Japanese Yen have lost significant purchasing power compared to gold. The US Dollar has lost about 99% of its purchasing power, the British Pound 99.5%, and the Japanese Yen 99.99%.

Protecting Your Wealth

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The US Dollar's Current Status

Understanding the US Dollar's role today begins with defining money. Anthropologists suggest that barter has never been used as a primary medium in complex economies. Money is the most commonly accepted good, like gold, which became the preferred medium due to its durability and recognizability.

The US Dollar's Role Today

Currently, the US Dollar remains the most accepted global currency. SWIFT payment data shows a 133% increase in US Dollar usage over the past decade, indicating its continued role in global transactions.

The Decline as a Store of Value

However, the US Dollar's role as a store of value has declined over decades, demonstrating Gresham's Law. The dollar is transitioning from a store of value to merely a medium of exchange, potentially to be replaced by a better store of value in the future.

Strategic Allocation

To protect your wealth, avoid putting all your value into a single currency or investment. Diversify strategically to remain prepared for any economic shifts. For more insights and updates, subscribe to our channel, "All Things Money," and join us on a journey to safeguard and grow your wealth.