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In August 2026, global financial markets witnessed a striking co-movement in asset prices. Bitcoin briefly touched US$81,237 on August 25, breaking through the US$80,000 mark for the first time since mid-May, while international gold prices concurrently approached US$4,700 per ounce, posting a monthly gain of nearly 15% and heading toward its strongest monthly performance since September 1999. These two distinctly different assets rallied in tandem, both pointing to the same macro narrative — the reassessment of fiat currency credibility triggered by the U.S. national debt breaching the US$40 trillion threshold.
Common Source: The US$40 Trillion Debt Milestone
On August 18, 2026, the total U.S. federal government outstanding public debt surpassed the US$40 trillion mark. Of this, debt held by the public reached US$32.27 trillion, while intragovernmental holdings stood at US$7.78 trillion. Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, described it bluntly as an “ominous milestone.”
An even greater shock came from the policy front. On August 19, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the long-term Treasury buyback program would be at least doubled, raising the single-operation maximum from US$2 billion to US$4 billion. The market did not interpret this as mere liquidity support; instead, it heightened concerns over U.S. dollar creditworthiness and fiscal sustainability. Following the announcement, both gold and bitcoin surged sharply.
Bitcoin Leads: Short Squeeze and ETF Inflows Converge
Bitcoin’s latest rally has its own distinct market structure drivers. Between August 19 and 21, nearly US$2.5 billion in leveraged bitcoin short positions were liquidated, forcing short sellers to cover their positions and further propelling prices into a self-reinforcing upward cycle. Concurrently, U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs recorded over US$2.6 billion in net inflows over the past eight trading sessions, with BlackRock’s IBIT emerging as the primary beneficiary.
Analysts point out that bitcoin reacts more swiftly than gold to macroeconomic shifts, owing to cryptocurrency markets’ lower margin requirements, easier leverage access, and 24-hour high-speed trading environment — features that position bitcoin as a leading indicator for “fiat-currency-credit hedge trades.”
Gold Follows: Technical Resistance in Focus
Gold’s rally is rooted in more traditional but equally solid fundamentals. Global gold ETFs saw net inflows of approximately US$6.4 billion in the week ending August 21, the highest level since October 2025. On the technical front, US$4,700 per ounce — the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level — stands as a key resistance. Analysts anticipate that a decisive breakout above this level could pave the way to the next target near US$4,900.
TD Securities views the current pullback as more of a technical momentum wane rather than a trend reversal. Silver, as the higher-beta commodity, has performed even more aggressively, with spot silver briefly breaching US$70 per ounce in August, posting a monthly gain of approximately 20%.
Outlook: A Three-Pronged Narrative Not Yet Exhausted
Market consensus suggests that the three primary drivers behind this leg of the rally — U.S. debt credibility concerns, interest-rate-cut expectations, and institutional portfolio allocation demand — are unlikely to reverse in the near term. Bitcoin analysts are eyeing the next target of US$84,000, while gold stands a strong chance of reaching US$4,900 within the next 30 to 60 days. Silver, once it clears its technical resistance levels, could offer even more substantial catch-up upside. As one market participant put it, “When cracks appear in dollar credibility, geopolitical risks persist, and global central banks continue to accumulate gold, the repricing of assets has only just begun.”
