Bitcoin News
By Maheen Hernandez
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Record Tariff Revenue Hits New Highs. In July, U.S. tariff revenue jumped more than 300%, reaching a record $29.
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Deficit Continues to Widen. Despite this unprecedented inflow of tariff money, the U.S. budget deficit has continued to balloon.
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Why This is Bullish for Gold and Bitcoin. While widening deficits may be troubling from a fiscal policy perspective, they can create a…
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Strong Performance in 2025. Both assets have had a standout year. As of mid-August:
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Rate Cut Expectations Add Fuel. One major factor driving demand for gold and Bitcoin is the market’s belief that the U.S.
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Risks on the Horizon. While the outlook for gold and Bitcoin remains strong, there are risks.
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The Bigger Picture. The growing U.S. deficit underscores a long-term challenge for the economy: balancing revenue…
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Outlook for the Rest of 2025. With macro conditions lining up in favor of alternative assets, many analysts see continued upside…
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A surge in U.S. tariff revenue has not stopped the national deficit from widening, creating what analysts call an ideal environment for safe-haven assets like gold and Bitcoin.
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The surge aligns with former President Donald Trump’s long-standing argument that import tariffs can be a powerful source of federal income.
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Reducing the deficit was a core promise of the Trump administration, but these figures show that the target remains elusive.
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While widening deficits may be troubling from a fiscal policy perspective, they can create a supportive backdrop for alternative assets.
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“Gold and Bitcoin are surging,” The Kobeissi Letter wrote on X. “We have a combination of sustained tariffs, elevated deficit spending, and rising rate cut expectations.
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Gold is up about 24% year-to-date, reaching all-time highs above $3,400 before consolidating in the $3,300–$3,400 range.
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Bitcoin has surged roughly 30% year-to-date and is closing in on its record highs near $124,000.
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