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Bitcoin and Gold Surge as Treasury Actions and Trump's Crypto Push Fuel 'Debasement Trade'

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Bitcoin and gold experienced significant price surges this week, driven by actions in the bond market and developments in Washington. The U.S. Treasury Department's announcement to increase long-term debt buybacks, coupled with President Donald Trump's call for crypto-friendly legislation, led investors to move towards alternative assets like Bitcoin and gold, away from the U.S. dollar and Treasurys. This 'debasement trade' saw Bitcoin rise over 20% and gold increase more than 2%. AI

RANK_REASON Significant market movement in Bitcoin and Gold driven by US Treasury actions and political advocacy for crypto. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Bitcoin and Gold Surge as Treasury Actions and Trump's Crypto Push Fuel 'Debasement Trade'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press ·

    Traders bet bitcoin was stuck below $67,000. The Treasury blew that trade up in one afternoon

    A surprise bond buyback triggered a squeeze that liquidated over $4 billion in bearish crypto bets and sent bitcoin past $77,000.

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