The latest Global Risks Report finds us entering an "age of competition"—one characterized by mounting complexity and rising confrontation across economies and geopolitics. Both near-term and long-term forecasts from global leaders and risk analysts paint a consistent picture: expect turbulent, even stormy conditions. Geoeconomic tensions are intensifying, while misinformation and disinformation campaigns are becoming increasingly sophisticated. These macro headwinds will likely ripple through all asset classes, including crypto markets.