2026-01-03 05:53:57

Major economic shift in treasury holdings: $32 billion in US government bonds have been offloaded over the past quarter. The total position now sits at $700.5 billion—the lowest level seen in 17 years.

What's driving this? Geopolitical tensions, portfolio rebalancing, or shifting monetary policy expectations? Market watchers are paying close attention. For crypto investors, this kind of macro movement matters. Reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets can reshape capital flows across alternative markets. When institutional players trim treasury exposure, where does that liquidity go?

The numbers tell a story about changing risk appetite and confidence in global financial assets. Whether this signals deeper economic realignment remains to be seen. But one thing's certain—macro headwinds don't stay isolated. They ripple across all asset classes.

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MintMaster

· 01-04 23:18

Oh my, where is this liquidity headed... There must be a wave of capital entering the crypto space --- 17-year lows? What does that mean, friends? --- Institutions are shedding their burdens, we're eating the meat, this logic makes sense, right? --- Really? Such a large withdrawal amount shouldn't go unnoticed --- No one wants safe assets anymore, so it's probably our turn now hh --- This wave of macro risks is coming, don't sleep through it --- Where is the liquidity flowing... I bet Bitcoin is flowing into altcoins --- The most outrageous thing is the 17-year low, it feels like the world economy is changing --- So should we buy the dip now or wait? Please give some advice, oh wise one --- Institutions are selling off government bonds, this is a signal, brother

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NFTHoarder

· 01-04 06:34

Where is the money flowing? That’s the key... --- Hurry up and escape US debt, it’s our turn next haha --- Lowest since 17 years ago? Something’s not right, brothers --- Wait, is all this liquidity finally flowing into BTC? --- Are institutions really bottoming out in crypto or is a collapse imminent? Stay tuned --- After cutting the chives and bonds, capital players have come up with this move --- The chosen ones are finally coming... --- Basically, it’s about switching tracks. Whoever gets this money wins --- Hey, this is the signal we should be paying attention to --- Feels not that simple... if geopolitics gets messy, everything will fall apart

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-03 22:55

Where is the liquidity flowing to? Now it's our turn, right? --- The wave of US debt sell-offs has really arrived, hitting the lowest level since 2017... This is the signal. --- Institutions are fleeing, which everyone understands what that means. --- Wait, isn't all this money flowing into cryptocurrencies? We need to be cautious. --- It's another round of geopolitical issues and policy expectations, the old story... but it definitely affects liquidity in the crypto market. --- US bonds are being dumped, capital is looking for new outlets. --- Safe assets are falling out of favor... what are the substitutes? Those who understand, understand. --- This data is interesting; what level of risk transfer does it correspond to? --- The lowest since 2017, can't hold on much longer, right? --- Ripple effects are about to come, and all kinds of assets will start to shake.

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 01-03 06:22

Damn, are US Treasuries bleeding again? I've never heard of a 2017 low before. Many people must have benefited from this wave. This is the real point—where does the money from institutions dumping bonds go... Could it all be flowing into the crypto space? What new tricks is the Federal Reserve up to? This wave could indeed shake the entire market.

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MoonRocketman

· 01-03 06:20

U.S. debt sell-off of $3.2 billion? The speed of this escape shows it has already hit the gravity resistance level, and institutional funds are signaling a clear search for new trajectories. --- Lowest since 2017, this is a typical pre-fuel supply night. Traditional safe-haven assets are out of favor, and liquidity will inevitably flow into alternative assets. Looks like a good window for launch. --- This rhythm is a bit interesting. U.S. debt absorption is breaking down, institutions are shifting, and the Bollinger Bands for risk assets are about to be breached... Both short and long positions need to calculate escape velocity carefully. --- With this scale of data, the direction of funds is the key. Don't just focus on the U.S. debt sell-off; watch where they are heading. My RSI indicator has long warned about this. --- Lowest since 2017? It feels like major institutions are reconfiguring their firepower. In this macro gravity adjustment, all kinds of assets have to change their trajectories.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-03 06:12

Wait, US debt is cut to a 17-year low? Where is this liquidity going to flow into? It feels like it's all going into the crypto space haha --- Oh my, 32 billion in one quarter just disappeared. Are the institutions clearing out or are they really panicking? --- So, traditional safe-haven assets are no longer attractive, and the time for crypto prices to take off is coming? --- I just want to know who is buying the dip this time. It must be big players re-strategizing. --- With such a huge macro impact, no wonder the market has been so volatile recently. It's a bit addictive.

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GasFeeTears

· 01-03 06:04

Wait, has the capital escaped from government bonds? Where will this wave of liquidity flow to... --- The lowest point since 2017, now institutions are really liquidating their positions, it feels like a major event is coming --- Basically, institutions no longer trust US bonds, so the crypto circle has to step in to take over --- This $32b injection... will it really flow into altcoins or will it get trapped again in traditional assets --- Where will the funds go? I bet they will ultimately come back haha --- Geopolitical tensions + rate hike expectations, this wave of risk assets will experience severe divergence --- The bond market shortage is indeed a signal, but whether this signal is bullish or bearish for BTC depends on what happens next --- Didn't everyone say institutions are entering the market? Turns out they are busy fleeing instead --- Once this data comes out, stablecoins will be eager to move

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GigaBrainAnon

· 01-03 05:58

Where is the liquidity flowing to? This is the core of the issue. --- Are major institutions dumping bonds? Our opportunity has arrived. --- The lowest point since 2017... There must be a story behind this number. --- Traditional assets are dying, alt assets are alive, it's that simple. --- Geopolitical tensions are a smokescreen; in reality, they are allocating Bitcoin. --- Wait, what does this mean? Are institutions selling off safe haven assets? --- Macro risks are coming; I bet Bitcoin will explode this month. --- Under interest rate pressure, fixed assets are really turning into trash. --- This number, 700.5b... feels like building bricks for a high platform. --- Someone is making big moves; the question is, who is taking the collateral? --- Capital is fleeing from traditional finance, and in the end, it’s flowing into crypto. --- This move... Could it be a preparation for a major event? --- When bonds collapse, it all depends on which asset class can catch this tidal wave of wealth.

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