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July 29, 2026

Reverse Carry Trade Unwind Is Inevitable — Here’s Why

A viewer asked: Are you still confident on the reverse carry trade? This recording is Jake Claver's answer, in full and unedited.

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What this recording covers

Claver examines the macroeconomic necessity of unwinding the reverse carry trade, comparing current financial imbalances to historical periods of prolonged economic stagnation. He explains that central banks cannot indefinitely suppress interest rate adjustments without risking severe currency depreciation and accelerating inflation. While currency weakness may temporarily elevate domestic equity markets in local terms, Claver emphasizes that such effects are unsustainable over the long term. Drawing parallels to past financial crises and extended multi-year downturns, he contends that financial systems must undergo a rapid deleveraging process to establish a durable foundation. According to Claver, establishing modern digital settlement infrastructure provides a structured mechanism for global institutions to de-risk from legacy reserve currency dependencies, manage sovereign debt burdens, and restore domestic monetary autonomy.

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