$8T debt rollover – Why 2026 could be Bitcoin’s breakout year

Macro volatility is shaping up to be a ticking time bomb for risk assets.

2025 has been pretty rough for crypto so far. In fact, it has been way more bearish than 2024, which was a resilient year that saw Bitcoin [BTC] end strong with a solid ROI for HODLers and traders alike.

So, what’s changed? A mix of Trump-era tariffs and ongoing government spending has caused debt to surge. For FY2025, the government added $2.17 trillion, bringing the total U.S. debt to a record $38 trillion.

Source: TradingView (DXY/USD)

What’s more, this surge has pushed the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio up to 124.3% – The highest level in four years, meaning the country is carrying significantly more debt relative to the size of its economy.

Consequently, the U.S dollar [DXY] has felt the pressure. The index has dropped 9.16% YTD from the 108 open, marking its worst yearly moves since the 9.87% drop in 2017. This has been keeping traders and investors cautious.

The reason? As a major importer, a weaker dollar adds inflationary pressure on the U.S. That said, while this can weigh on short-term risk rallies, it also sets the stage for Bitcoin and other risk assets to pop in 2026.

Why the $8T debt rollover is bullish for Bitcoin

The U.S. is gearing up to rollover $8 trillion in pandemic-era debt next year.

However, unlike 2020–21, interest rates are much higher now, making refinancing more expensive and creating additional stress for the Treasury. As a result, analysts expect the Fed to step in with liquidity injections.

Meanwhile, this is exactly what Trump referenced in his latest press briefing, saying the “next” Fed Chair would probably lean towards keeping interest rates lower. This could add to a bullish setup for Bitcoin in 2026.

Source: TradingView (BTC/USDT)

All in all, the $8 trillion debt rollout is shaping up as a bullish catalyst. 

With U.S debt at record highs, the dollar index under pressure, inflation ticking up, and foreign investors staying cautious, the Federal Reserve may have no choice but to pump liquidity into the system.

In this setup, 2026 could actually turn bullish on a macro level. For Bitcoin, which has been tracking macro trends closely, a liquidity boost from the Fed could set the stage for a big breakout by Q2 2026.

Final Thoughts

• The $8 trillion U.S. debt rollover, combined with high interest rates and rising inflation, could force the Fed to inject liquidity.
• Bitcoin, closely tracking macro trends, could benefit from this liquidity boost and potentially see a major breakout by Q2 2026.