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Bitcoin Soars Above $68,000 After Doubling Bond Buyback

The crypto market reacted positively to the news that the US Treasury is expanding its bond buyback program. Bitcoin rose sharply, and other cryptocurrencies and crypto stocks followed suit.

Aug 19, 202621:442 min read

Wouter De Clerck

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• Amerikaanse Schatkist
• bitcoin
• btc
• donald trump
• Ethereum
• Liquidaties
• obligaties
• regulering
• Scott Bessent
• solana

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Wouter De Clerck

Economics Editor · Leuven (BE)

Wouter follows macroeconomics, interest rate policy, and precious metals. He connects central bank decisions with what happens in the crypto and gold markets.

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