💵 5. Money market fund inflows slow, putting pressure on Treasury bills
Inflows into U.S. money market funds totaled just $158 billion during the first three quarters of 2026, compared with $823 billion in 2025 and $840 billion in 2024.
The slowdown in inflows has reduced demand for Treasury bills compared with previous years, while the Treasury prepares to issue about $225 billion in Treasury bills in October and $160 billion in November. �
Why does this matter for crypto?
Because liquidity, Treasury yields, and interest rates directly affect investors’ appetite for high-risk assets such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Inflows into U.S. money market funds totaled just $158 billion during the first three quarters of 2026, compared with $823 billion in 2025 and $840 billion in 2024.
The slowdown in inflows has reduced demand for Treasury bills compared with previous years, while the Treasury prepares to issue about $225 billion in Treasury bills in October and $160 billion in November. �
Why does this matter for crypto?
Because liquidity, Treasury yields, and interest rates directly affect investors’ appetite for high-risk assets such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.