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Gold and Bitcoin Diverge as ‘Debasement Trade’ Fractures Under Higher Rates

Gold and Bitcoin are beginning to diverge as rising Treasury yields and tighter financial conditions test whether investors truly view both assets as equivalent hedges against currency debasement.

By Chee Liang CFA4 min read

New York, 15 September 2026 – Gold and Bitcoin are beginning to move in different directions after months of being grouped together as hedges against currency debasement, challenging the assumption that investors view the two scarce assets as interchangeable stores of value.

The so-called debasement trade gained traction as concerns over rising government debt, persistent fiscal deficits and declining purchasing power encouraged investors to seek assets whose supply cannot easily be expanded by governments.

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  • Chee Liang CFA

    Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.