Or, try to forget that sinking feeling you had every time you opened your student loan bill. Perhaps it was the shattering realization that the American dream of homeownership was becoming just that—a distant pipe dream. It felt like such a pipe dream and out of reach. You're not alone. For Gen Z, the path to financial security is anything but clear. It looks more like a Wall Street designed labyrinth than a yellow brick road. They sold us a crisis and promised to cure it. They promised us the good life but gave us the bad life.

Wall Street’s game is rigged—and everyone knows it. They’re making away with billions in bonuses as we sink into a sea of debt. They bet against our retirees when we can’t even afford to pay our rent. In turn, they engineered the very recessions that rob us of our futures. The anxiety is real, the anger is justified, and the question is: what can we do about it?

Is Bitcoin The Digital Gold Standard?

Here's where Bitcoin comes in. Think of it as digital gold. Not an investment class or a crypto fad that’s being hyped by the same privileged few that designed our current rigged system. We've seen Bitcoin increasingly act like a safe-haven asset, decoupling from the tech stock rollercoaster, even as traditional markets tremble from escalating trade wars. Nansen's CEO, Alex Svanevik, highlights this shift, and it's hard to ignore. As the S&P 500 continues to wobble, it might not be so surprising to see Bitcoin’s resilience. Why? Because unlike other initiatives that are more clearly mandated or legislated, it’s not rooted in the same levers of control.

Unexpected connection: Bitcoin and the printing press. Gutenberg's invention democratized information, breaking the Church's monopoly on knowledge. Bitcoin democratizes finance, putting an end to Wall Street’s monopoly on money. Think about it.

Wall Street's Recession, Gen Z's Revolution?

Consider that just last week, JPMorgan Chase economists projected a 60% probability of a recession by 2025. Let that sink in. Sixty percent. Even as they do this, they’re carefully avoiding blame for the last one. Who will pay the price this time? You guessed it: us.

What if we could insulate ourselves from their failures? Imagine if we created a counter-financial system, one they could never co-opt or control.

That's the promise of Bitcoin. Its decentralized nature and limited supply make it a hedge against inflation and government overreach. It’s not a magic bullet, but it is a helpful tool. It’s a powerful tool, one that can restore control back to the palm of our hands. The fact that the US government is even considering funding its investments in Bitcoin through tariff revenue offers his suggestion. Wait—Bo Hines’ plan to fund the new GOP legislation by using tariff revenue and reevaluating Treasury gold certificates. And, as we point out there, that’s not simply news—that’s the new normal. The new guard is already proving them wrong and the old guard is beginning to realize just how powerful the new is.

Our Financial Future, Our Choice

This isn't about getting rich quick. It's about taking control. And it’s all in service of creating a more inclusive, equitable financial system here at home and in the future. It’s not about reinventing the wheel, it’s about standing up and saying enough to the system that has let us down.

  • Educate Yourself: Learn about Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
  • Start Small: You don't need to invest your life savings. Start with a small amount you're comfortable losing.
  • Engage in the Community: Join online forums, attend meetups, and connect with other Bitcoin enthusiasts.
  • Advocate for Change: Support policies that promote Bitcoin adoption and innovation.

It’s high time for Gen Z to pick up the baton. Now is the moment to create a financial system that serves our needs, rather than undermine them. It’s high time to leave Wall Street’s recession behind us and make our fortunes in the Bitcoin gold rush. It’s much more than our financial future that’s not theirs to decide. It's ours to build. Are you in?