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13 August, 2026 / News / AI / Tags: deficit, novogratz, fiscal, gdp, budget

Mike Novogratz remains bullish on Bitcoin amid record US monthly shortfalls and long-term debt projections from the Congressional Budget Office
Mike Novogratz, founder and chief executive of Galaxy Digital, has restated his positive outlook on Bitcoin, pointing directly to the scale of the United States federal budget deficit as the primary reason for his stance. His comments followed public figures shared by market commentator Charlie Bilello that illustrated the size of recent government shortfalls.
In July the federal government collected $334 billion in revenue while spending $766 billion, producing a monthly deficit of $432 billion. Novogratz described the numbers as alarming and said the situation underscored an urgent need for a change in fiscal direction. He referenced the “3-3-3” framework advanced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which targets 3 percent real economic growth, a deficit equal to 3 percent of gross domestic product, and an increase of 3 million barrels per day in domestic oil production. Novogratz noted that current performance remains far from those targets.
Longer-term forecasts from the Congressional Budget Office add to the picture of fiscal strain. The office projected in February that the federal deficit would reach approximately $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2026. It also estimated that debt held by the public would stand at 101 percent of GDP in the current year and could climb to 120 percent by 2036 under existing policies. Data covering the first nine months of fiscal 2026 already show a cumulative deficit of about $1.4 trillion.
Novogratz said market forces may ultimately compel the discipline that policy makers have not yet delivered. He stated that the bond market will at some point force fiscal restraint.
| Fiscal Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| July monthly deficit | $432 billion |
| Projected fiscal 2026 deficit | $1.9 trillion |
| Deficit first nine months of fiscal 2026 | $1.4 trillion |
| Public debt as share of GDP (current year) | 101 percent |
| Projected public debt as share of GDP (2036) | 120 percent |
Novogratz connected the sustained rise in public debt to inflationary pressures that have appeared across multiple sectors over the past decade. He argued that the growth in government liabilities has contributed to those price trends. He also suggested that public frustration with federal spending levels could affect incumbents from both major parties in the coming midterm elections.
Despite relatively subdued activity in the cryptocurrency market this year, Novogratz maintained that macroeconomic conditions continue to support a constructive long-term view of Bitcoin. Galaxy Digital, the firm he leads, provides trading, asset-management and advisory services focused on digital assets and blockchain technology.









