Bitcoin hitting its highest since the end of January, circa USD106,400+

May 18, 2025

Bitcoin is benefitting from, among other factors, a weaker US dollar following the weekend.

Moody’s downgrade:

  • Friday bombshell: Moody’s downgrades US credit rating

Bessent isn’t concerned. Given he oversees issuing US Treasuries, he probably should be. Downgrades will not lower the cost of debt!

  • “If we go back to your initial question on the Moody’s downgrade, who cares? Qatar doesn’t. Saudi doesn’t. UAE doesn’t”
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Gold is higher too. Also EUR, JPY, AUD, NZD, CAD, GBP … the list goes on.