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美债最大“接盘侠”诞生,疯狂买走1.5万亿 既兴奋又欣喜,美专家:中国已摸透其心理
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-09 04:53

Group 1 - The article discusses the emergence of a significant buyer for U.S. Treasury bonds, which has purchased approximately $1.5 trillion in bonds over 18 months, surpassing the combined holdings of Japan and China [1] - The total U.S. debt has exceeded $36 trillion, with annual interest payments alone costing over a trillion dollars, making it challenging for the U.S. to rely solely on economic growth and fiscal surplus to manage this debt [3] - The U.S. has turned its attention to the cryptocurrency sector as a means to address its debt issues, initially through the speculative trading of Bitcoin, which attracted global investors to convert their currencies into dollars and invest in U.S. Treasuries [4][6] Group 2 - The article explains the concept of stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to traditional currencies, requiring issuers to purchase U.S. Treasuries to back the stablecoins they issue [8] - A recent U.S. Senate bill mandates that stablecoins must be fully backed by cash, demand deposits, or short-term U.S. Treasuries, making them attractive in countries with depreciating currencies [10] - Companies issuing stablecoins are profiting significantly from the interest on the U.S. Treasuries they purchase with the funds raised from stablecoin sales, with estimates suggesting that by 2028, stablecoin issuance could reach $2 trillion, creating an additional $1.6 trillion demand for U.S. short-term debt [12][14] Group 3 - The article raises concerns about the reliability of stablecoins, suggesting they are essentially a "new bottle for old wine" and could collapse if U.S. credit issues arise or if the cryptocurrency market crashes [16] - It highlights a recent incident where the USDC stablecoin lost value due to its association with a failing bank, illustrating the risks involved [18] - The long-term strategy of using stablecoins to alleviate U.S. debt issues is deemed unrealistic, as debt repayment ultimately relies on a solid economic foundation and national credit [21]