The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style

Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade.

# The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/debasement-trade-debt-gold-bitcoin-dollar.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*