Yes, it is true. I was at a partner’s office the other day, and even the cleaning lady asked me about tariffs. That is when you know things are getting real.
“Is Trump mad? What is going to happen to the US dollar? Will the American empire collapse? Hey, what is Warren Buffett buying?” These are just a couple of the questions coming at me faster than a sell-off on bad news.
I’m not a medical doctor, so I will leave the Trump diagnosis to the experts. Even if you are not a meditator, take a deep breath and stop worrying about the US dollar too much. Look around – the Indonesian Rupiah hit an all-time low surpassing levels seen during the Asian Financial Crisis of 1998. Elsewhere, the Malaysian Ringgit has also weakened against the greenback, marking its lowest level since February 3, 2025.
Come on! The US empire may look messy right now (frankly, it always does just like my home country) but I’m not putting a tombstone on it yet. As for Buffett, can anyone match his discipline and patience? Not really. That is why there is probably only one of him.
Meanwhile, some of my partners have been flat out, replying to calls, messages and emails from some investors. In times like these, I see both ends of the spectrum, investors who want to sell everything and sit in cash, and others who are suddenly eager to go all in. Both reactions are completely understandable but both are also emotionally driven.
Now, as I prepare for another video call on digital assets shortly, remember that we adapt and move. We do not try to be funny mid-chaos. We do not swing at every pitch. Forget about all the conspiracy theories circulating on social media. Stay calm to ride out the volatility.