
The Debasement Trade Splits as Gold and Bitcoin Bets Diverge
With Treasuries sinking and the dollar falling this year, Bitcoin and gold are again being touted as hedges against currency debasement.
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With Treasuries sinking and the dollar falling this year, Bitcoin and gold are again being touted as hedges against currency debasement.

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