JD Vance said this roughly three years ago: “I am not sure that I think the reserve currency is actually good for the United States of America.” That statement deserves context not panic and not politics. Vance’s argument wasn’t simply that the U.S. dollar should lose reserve currency status. He was questioning the trade-offs that come with it. Reserve currency status creates enormous advantages for America: strong global demand for dollars, cheaper imports, significant geopolitical influence and historically favorable borrowing conditions. But Vance argued there may be another side. Global demand for dollars can contribute to a stronger currency, which benefits American consumers but can make U.S.-produced goods more expensive globally. His concern was whether that dynamic has contributed to trade deficits, increased borrowing and the hollowing out of parts of America’s manufacturing base. (McAlvany Financial Group) That’s the conversation we break down in this video. Not “the dollar is collapsing.” Not “BRICS is replacing the dollar tomorrow.” Not political fear or hype. Just understanding the monetary system, the benefits of reserve currency status, the potential costs, and what statements like this could actually mean for the future of the U.S. economy. My goal has always been the same: education over prediction. Preparation over panic. The financial system is changing. Our responsibility is to understand it. Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. #crypto #investing - @coachjv_