Bitcoin and other crypto tokens have been boosted by the so-called “debasement trade” as the treasury has moved to intervene in the bond markets to curb rising yields.

Bitcoin is up about 23% this week, on track for its best weekly gain since March 2023, as US Treasury bond buybacks lower yields and boost appetite for risk assets.

Bitcoin surged $10,000 this week to $79,500 after the US Treasury doubled bond buybacks, triggering a $2.7 billion short squeeze.

Bitcoin's price surged further on Monday, flirting with $80,000 after U.S. exchange-traded funds had their best week since October.

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, extending a 23% weekly rally, its biggest in about three years. The surge reflects renewed optimism around crypto…

Bitcoin reaches $81,257, marking a three-month high as optimism returns amid renewed interest in the debasement trade.

Improving liquidity expectations and a lower regulatory risk premium are supporting the cryptocurrency