US Treasury Secretary Bessent just threw down an interesting take: Europe's not actually scheming to dump American treasuries on the market. Sounds casual, but there's weight to it.



Here's why this matters. With all the chatter about de-dollarization and shifting geopolitical dynamics, people have been paranoid about major economies suddenly offloading US debt. That kind of move would torch Treasury prices and spike yields—basically a financial earthquake.

Bessent's statement is basically saying: relax, Europe's not coordinating any fire sale. They're holding steady. This cooling of tension around Treasury demand actually has ripple effects across crypto markets too. When folks worry about currency instability or debt crises, they often look at Bitcoin and other assets as hedges. But if global monetary conditions stay relatively stable, the urgency to flee into crypto as a safe haven eases up.

The broader play here: stable US debt markets = more predictable macro backdrop for everything else, including crypto. Worth watching how this positioning evolves over the coming quarters.
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AirdropworkerZhangvip
· 4h ago
Haha, Bessent's words are basically daring Europe not to make any moves... But on the other hand, we must stay vigilant at all times, as there might be new tricks up their sleeve any day now.
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NotFinancialAdvicevip
· 4h ago
Ha, here we go again, talking about Europe not selling US bonds. Who would believe that... Just after Bessent finished saying this, Europe immediately made a reverse move. If it were truly stable, Bitcoin would have already crashed, but what’s the result? Money is still looking for an exit.
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GasGuzzlervip
· 4h ago
Does Europe really ignore US debt? Bessent's words sound comforting, but I feel like I might be overthinking it... A stable macro environment is indeed beneficial for the crypto world, but the question is, how long can this "stability" last?
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ForkYouPayMevip
· 4h ago
Ha, starting this "Europe can be trusted" act again... Instead of listening to Bessent's trash talk, it's better to look at Europe's actual holdings. No matter how fancy the words, the price won't skyrocket. A stable bond market is indeed beneficial for crypto, but this "don't worry, it's okay" tone always reminds me of the last time they said the same... and the result? If Europe truly holds onto its US debt, then it’s interesting, indicating that dollar hegemony isn't as fragile as it seems. This is indeed a long-term positive for BTC. Bessent is probably trying to reassure the market, but what’s there to be afraid of? True big players never need to explain themselves repeatedly.
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ShortingEnthusiastvip
· 4h ago
Basically, it's just fear of Europe dumping US bonds, a tactic to stabilize people's confidence. But on the other hand, this is indeed beneficial for the crypto circle; having a stable macro environment and environmental bottom line is enough.
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