There is a specific number that signals the end of an empire. In Fiscal Year 2025, the United States crossed it. For the first time in history, we spent more on Interest Payments ($933B) than National Defense ($841B). The tipping point is here.Most people think the American decline is about politics or "culture wars." They are wrong. The collapse of a superpower is a mathematical function. This documentary reveals the "7-Stage Imperial Collapse Pattern" that destroyed Spain in 1590, Britain in 1914, and the USSR in 1991.We move beyond the headlines to analyze the Verified Economic Data:The Tipping Point: Why paying for the past (Debt) costing more than the future (Defense) guarantees a default.The Hollow Economy: The record $1.2 Trillion Manufacturing Trade Deficit.The Debasement: Why the 40% expansion of M2 Money Supply since 2020 is irreversible.This is the story of how empires actually die—not with a bang, but with a bond market failure.The Data Points You Will See: 📉 The Milestone: Net Interest ($933B) SURPASSES Defense ($841B). 🏭 The Void: US Goods Trade Deficit hits $1.2 Trillion (Record High). 💸 The Dilution: 40% of all US Dollars in existence were printed since 2020. 🧱 The Pattern: Military Overextension → Debt Spiral → Currency Collapse.Video Chapters: 0:00 The Tipping Point (Interest vs Defense) 02:15 The "Imperial Trap" Mechanism 04:45 Historical Blueprint: Spain (1590) & The Copper Cheat 06:30 Historical Blueprint: Britain (1914) & The Broken Trust 08:15 Historical Blueprint: USSR (1991) & The 900-Day Collapse 10:40 Stage 4: The Hollow Economy ($1.2T Deficit) 12:55 Stage 5: Why "Social Decay" is Actually Economic 14:50 Stage 6: The Loss of Reserve Status (Bifurcation) 16:30 The "Doom Loop" (Inflation vs. Interest Rates) 18:10 Stage 7: The Reset (CBDCs & Financial Repression) 19:45 The Wealth Transfer Playbook 20:30 Asset #1: Physical Gold (The Liability-Free Asset) 21:15 Asset #2: Bitcoin (The Digital Exit) 21:45 Conclusion: The 2032 Deadline#EmpireCollapse #DebtCrisis #RayDalio #Gold #CapitalCycles #USHistory #Recession2025 #Economics---ABOUT CAPITAL CYCLES:We decode economic history—booms, busts, and resets—not to spread fear, but to reveal strategy. While others profit from panic, we focus on preparation and opportunity.---DISCLAIMER:This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a financial advisor. The content on this channel is based on historical analysis and personal opinion. Investing involves risk. Always do your own research or consult a certified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#Economics #History #Investing #CapitalCycles
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