Gold and bitcoin jump as investors shift capital away from dollar

MarketsUS debt concerns fuel debasement trade, all eyes on Fed chair Warsh's speechMoney has flowed into precious metals such as gold, as well as bitcoin, which some investors view as an alternative store of value, as the dollar has weakened. (Photo by Takanobu Aimatsu)JADA NAGUMOAugust 25, 2026 14:08 JSTTOKYO -- Gold and bitcoin prices are rising, reaching around three-month highs as investors shift their capital away from the dollar in response to growing concerns about the size of the U.S. government's debt.