Initially, markets spoke about quantum calculations, and then one of Wall Street's top strategists stopped trusting Bitcoin. Now a new argument arises that even aliens could cause chaos in financial markets, and at the center of this madness could be Bitcoin.
Helen McCaw, former senior analyst at the Bank of England (BoE), warns that an official confirmation that aliens exist could trigger financial chaos the likes of which modern markets have never seen.
Do aliens exist? Former Bank of England analyst warns of financial chaos
In her view, Bitcoin (BTC) could become a last resort, even in the face of traditional institutions collapsing. McCaw, who worked in the financial stability and risk department at the BoE until 2012, wrote directly to Governor Andrew Bailey. She urged the central bank to conduct stress tests for what seems unthinkable: verified intelligence behind Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
It predicts an “ontological shock”, a psychological jolt that may undermine collective trust in reality itself.
According to The Times, such a revelation could trigger extreme market volatility, a bank run, payment system failures, and even social unrest, potentially within hours.
Her concerns are rooted in ongoing American efforts for declassification. This includes Pentagon briefings and the UAP transparency act.
It is worth noting that several high-ranking American officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and James Clapper, the former Director of National Intelligence, have recently expressed belief in the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life.
Bitcoin as a hedge against a cosmic invasion
McCaw predicts a rush to perceived safe havens. Traditional gold may collapse if alien technology suggests a future of abundant precious metals mined in space.
Bitcoin, on the other hand, is decentralized and independent of government control. Therefore, this potentially makes it attractive for investors questioning the validity of fiat currencies.
Predictive markets are already taking note. Platforms like Polymarket assign about a 14% chance of an official disclosure before the year 2027.
Although the probability remains low at 14%, McCaw asserts that markets are unprepared for the cascading effects of such a radical event.
The cryptocurrency community is excited. Moreover, X users amplify McCaw's warning as a unique bullish case for BTC.
Preparing for the unimaginable and the role of Bitcoin
The Bank of England has not officially warned about aliens – McCaw's views are personal. The media has exaggerated her message as “the Bank of England prepares for an alien apocalypse.”
Regardless, the underlying logic resonates. Financial systems are sensitive to trust shocks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's decentralized structure may benefit scenarios where faith in government-backed assets evaporates.
In its 2024 white paper, the Sol Foundation argued that governments must overcome “cognitive dissonance” regarding UAP and coordinate globally with allies such as the USA and Japan.
In other words, it's not about proving the existence of aliens. It's about preparing for what might happen if the unthinkable becomes undeniable.
McCaw does not foresee an alien landing tomorrow. She calls on the financial sector to plan for the unimaginable. In a world where reality itself may be questioned, the decentralized certainty of Bitcoin may shine the brightest – when everything else seems… foreign.
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