Deutsche Bank Weighs in on De-Dollarization – What’s Next for the USD?

• Countries are gradually eyeing alternatives to the USD, placing pressure on the currency.
• Deutsche Bank is not optimistic about the future of the US Dollar.

Deutsche Bank, a leading financial institution in Germany, recently commented on the rising global shift away from the US dollar. The bank predicted grave consequences for the US dollar, especially considering the existing pressure to keep its reserve currency status steady.

Deutsche’s Prophecy on the USD

The US dollar (USD) is experiencing intense pressure as multipolar currencies gain global momentum. Additionally, many countries are already in line to strip the US dollar of its current stature by supporting de-dollarization. 

US President Donald Trump has also added catalytic pressure on the currency with his tariff regime. In a recent study, we reported that Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from the European Union (EU).

On Tuesday, Deutsche Bank issued a negative projection about the USD’s future in a Bloomberg report. The bank noted that the USD may soon lose its traditional safe-haven status if it continues to face challenges against the changing global order.

George Saravelos, the bank’s global head of FX strategy, wrote, “We do not write this lightly. But the speed and scale of global shifts is so rapid that this needs to be acknowledged as a possibility.” 

“It is hard to overestimate the scale of change taking place in global economic and geopolitical relations in a matter of days,” George added.

Deutsche Bank’s announcement comes after the USD’s price plummeted substantially on Tuesday. The dollar fell about 0.7% even as the US continued to impose tariffs on its major trading partners. Many believed this move would strengthen the currency.

As previously mentioned in our report, Trump warned BRICS nations that any attempt to undermine the US dollar would lead to a 150% tariff.

Implications of a Weakened Dollar to the Crypto Market

A weakening US dollar could negatively and positively affect the cryptocurrency market. On the positive side, a weaker dollar could increase the demand for cryptocurrencies as investors seek alternatives. This could drive up the prices of cryptocurrencies and attract more investment into the market.

Furthermore, a weaker dollar could make cryptocurrencies more appealing to international investors, who may perceive them as a hedge against inflation. However, there are some negative consequences. A weakened dollar could increase regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrencies, as countries may see them as a threat to their currencies.

The recent gradual shift in the global financial landscape is benefiting the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) has often shown an inverse correlation with the US dollar. 

Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has increased by 6.355% to about $89,312. However, the 24-hour trading volume is down 16.5% to $59.2 billion. 

Top altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Binance Coin (BNB), have increased substantially. Memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) were not left out of today’s rally. These digital assets increased by 1.96% and 1.5%, respectively.