Yahoo Entertainment August 23, 2026 • 11:08

Scott Bessent just kicked the bitcoin debasement trade into another gear: Chart of the Day - Yahoo Finance

By Jared Blikre

Scott Bessent just kicked the bitcoin debasement trade into another gear: Chart of the Day - Yahoo Finance

Bitcoin had its best week in more than three years — Scott Bessent helped light the match.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) had its best week in more than three yearsas stocks fell. Scott Bessent helped light the match.
The cryptocurrency surged roughly 23% this week, blowing through a months-long tradi… [+3089 chars]

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