US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin
Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar· Aug 20, 2026 · 5:43 PM

Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case, even as Treasury yields, dollar strength and liquidity remain key near-term drivers.
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