IMF Warns Global Debt Nears 100% Of GDP: Could Bitcoin Be The World’s Safe Haven?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a new debt warning, revealing that global debt is rapidly approaching 100% of GDP. The rise in borrowing comes amid stubborn inflation, rising interest costs, and weaker growth prospects and it’s reigniting debate over whether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could act as a safe haven in an increasingly fragile financial system.
Global Debt Nears Pandemic Highs
In its latest Fiscal Monitor Report, the IMF said global public debt now exceeds $91 trillion, up $5 trillion in just a year. The U.S., China, and several European economies are driving the surge, with deficits widening despite tighter monetary policy.
(Source: International Monetary Fund, Fiscal Monitor Report 2025)
“High debt levels leave governments more vulnerable to shocks,” the IMF warned, adding that the combination of …
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