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Gold and Bitcoin surge as US Treasury bond buyback plans weaken dollar
Gold prices have surged to a three-month high, exceeding $4,700 per ounce, driven by US Treasury interventions in the bond market. The Treasury's plan to expand debt buyback operations for long-term maturities has weakened the US dollar, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets. This move is interpreted by some as a signal of underlying economic weakness or a response to elevated financing costs.
Simultaneously, Bitcoin has broken past the $80,000 mark, marking its largest weekly gain in years. This rally appears to be fueled by a massive short squeeze, with over $4 billion in bearish positions liquidated, rather than solely by new long positions. Institutional interest is also rising, evidenced by nearly $2 billion in net inflows into US Bitcoin ETFs last week.
Both assets are moving in tandem as part of a debasement trade, as investors hedge against potential US fiscal instability and currency devaluation.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitcoin's price rose by approximately 20% over a three-day period.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Treasury's bond repurchase volume will increase from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation between September 9 and November 4.
- [● 2 SOURCES] U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the department will at least double its volume of long-term government bond repurchases.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump met with executives from Coinbase Global, Robinhood, Kraken, and Intercontinental Exchange.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Treasury's decision to repurchase long-term bonds acted as a catalyst for bitcoin's price increase. techxeber.az · mendoza24.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Donald Trump urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market. techxeber.az · mendoza24.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Silver prices have reached approximately ₹2,60,000 per kilogram.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Himachal Pradesh, 24 carat gold is trading at ₹15,803 per gram.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gold prices on the MCX have crossed the ₹1.60 lakh level.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gold and silver prices in India remain at high levels as of August 23, 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 24 carat gold in Delhi is priced at ₹1,63,240 per 10 grams.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US dollar fell to a three-month low against several major currencies.