Bitcoin and gold rise as bond-market move weighs on dollar

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Bitcoin is on track for its best week in more than three years as gold also climbs. The moves come as Bessent’s bond-market intervention weighs on the dollar, lifting demand for crypto and gold.

WHO: Bessent

WHAT: Bitcoin and gold prices rise while Bessent’s bond-market intervention weighs on the dollar.

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:42 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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