Analysts give investors harsh reality check as U.S. debt tops $40 trillion

Aug 21, 2026 1:03 PMPublished Aug 21, 2026 1:03 PM

The $40 trillion U.S. debt milestone is a total nothingburger for Bitcoin’s immediate price. Despite the hype about currency debasement, gold is currently a much cleaner trade than BTC, which remains trapped by risk-asset correlations. Until Bitcoin can rally during equity sell-offs, it’s just another speculative asset, not a sovereign hedge. The debt crisis won't save your portfolio if liquidity dries up. Is Bitcoin actually failing as a store of value?
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The U.S. federal debt hit $40 trillion for the first time on Aug. 19.

www.thestreet.comAnalysts give investors harsh reality check as U.S. debt tops $40 trillionThe U.S. federal debt hit $40 trillion for the first time on Aug. 19.

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