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Bitcoin surges above $71,500 as US government hints at direct Bitcoin purchases.

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20 Aug 2026
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Bitcoin's price jumped above $71,500 after President Trump indicated the US government is considering buying Bitcoin and other digital assets on a significant scale. This potential move would mark a shift from previous plans and could create a new source of institutional demand. However, details on the amount, timing, and funding of such purchases remain unclear. Meanwhile, Strategy (MSTR), a company holding large Bitcoin reserves, saw its shares rise but did not increase its Bitcoin holdings, focusing instead on liquidity and preferred stock management. Investors are advised to distinguish between policy signals and actual government action, with direct Bitcoin ownership or low-cost ETFs seen as simpler exposure options.

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