The U.S. Treasury has suddenly taken action, and it’s a major move—a $12.5 billion Treasury bond buyback, which is quite rare in history at this scale.
Why choose this particular moment? Traders are all speculating. Some say it’s for liquidity management, others think it’s laying the groundwork for some kind of policy shift. But regardless, this kind of operation is itself unusual, and the timing is so delicate that of course the market is going to overthink it.
What’s even more crucial is that tonight, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the Federal Reserve will release its latest balance sheet data. This number could be more important to the crypto market than any other news:
If the data exceeds $6.6 trillion? Then the expectation of tightening liquidity could directly crush risk assets, and $BTC as well as other coins could face a wave of selling pressure.
If it’s between $6.5 and $6.6 trillion? Then it’s more grinding and volatility, with the direction still unclear.
But if it falls below $6.5 trillion? That’s the real danger signal—it would mean the Fed’s balance sheet reduction is far more aggressive than the market expects, and there could be systemic liquidity stress.
Now, global investors are all watching this number closely. Isn’t it a coincidence—the Treasury just finished a large-scale buyback, and the Fed is about to release key data. Are these two events happening together really just a matter of timing?
Some people are starting to think there may be bigger policy coordination going on behind the scenes. Especially considering all the recent rumors about a monetary policy shift, this kind of speculation isn’t entirely unfounded.
In any case, before this data comes out tonight, the market is likely to remain highly cautious. For those holding crypto assets, the next few hours could be tough. After all, some turning points happen quietly on nights that seem calm.
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fren.eth
· 58m ago
This move is really hard to handle, are the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve putting on an act as opponents?
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BoredApeResistance
· 19h ago
Just waiting for tonight's data, feels like something explosive is coming
By the way, this round of moves is really bizarre, feels like a major event is brewing
I really can't make sense of what the Fed is doing, just waiting to get slapped in the face
A $12.5 billion buyback at this scale... really haven't seen this happen many times
Tonight at 16:30, the crypto world is about to shake
I'm betting between 6.5 and 6.6, the agony continues
This pace is too strange, the Treasury and the Fed are working in tandem
Liquidity data is key, really need to keep a close eye on this round
Feels like some big news is brewing, getting nervous
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degenwhisperer
· 12-04 21:05
Waiting for 16:30, feels like something big is about to happen.
Oh my, this timing is so weird. Right after the Ministry of Finance repurchase, the Fed data comes in.
Really? Such a massive move with 12.5 billion... Feels like something’s about to explode.
If it's below 6.5 trillion, it's game over. The night feels a bit chilly.
Is this what they call a "timing coincidence"? Hahaha
Stocked up and ready to watch the show.
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MetaverseLandlady
· 12-04 19:40
Isn't it just about seeing what Sir has to say at 16:30 tonight? Things aren't looking good this time.
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ser_ngmi
· 12-04 19:40
Dragging it out, just watching to see if this 6.6 trillion mark will be broken.
I'm numb, it's always this nerve-wracking every time.
Just waiting for 16:30, it's either going to skyrocket or crash.
This move by the Ministry of Finance... is it really a coincidence? Yeah, right.
Let's just wait and see, can't run away anyway.
Tonight, I'm either writing history or writing a tragedy.
Feels like something's about to happen, haha.
If this number is below 6.5, I'm selling everything.
Looks like another sleepless night staring at charts, kinda annoying.
Wanna take a gamble? Bet it'll be between 6.5 and 6.6.
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SoliditySurvivor
· 12-04 19:40
Damn, the timing of this move is just perfect, really feels like a big game is being played.
This data from the Fed truly determines life or death, just waiting to get rekt.
The $12.5 billion buyback has just begun, there’s still a lot more to come.
So anxious I can’t sleep, how many more times does my BTC have to go through this kind of test?
Feels like this isn’t just a simple liquidity issue, what is the US really up to?
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MetamaskMechanic
· 12-04 19:38
Just waiting for 16:30, tonight might explode
No way, 12.5 billion buyback + balance sheet, this combo is insane
Feels like the Treasury and the Fed are playing chess, and retail investors are just pawns
6.5 or 6.6, really can't afford to gamble on this
Releasing the data at this time, unbelievable, probably about to crash the market
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LiquidityWitch
· 12-04 19:33
the fed's pulling the strings again... 12.5B buyback then the balance sheet drop? nah this ain't coincidence, it's ritual. someone's brewing something big
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The U.S. Treasury has suddenly taken action, and it’s a major move—a $12.5 billion Treasury bond buyback, which is quite rare in history at this scale.
Why choose this particular moment? Traders are all speculating. Some say it’s for liquidity management, others think it’s laying the groundwork for some kind of policy shift. But regardless, this kind of operation is itself unusual, and the timing is so delicate that of course the market is going to overthink it.
What’s even more crucial is that tonight, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the Federal Reserve will release its latest balance sheet data. This number could be more important to the crypto market than any other news:
If the data exceeds $6.6 trillion? Then the expectation of tightening liquidity could directly crush risk assets, and $BTC as well as other coins could face a wave of selling pressure.
If it’s between $6.5 and $6.6 trillion? Then it’s more grinding and volatility, with the direction still unclear.
But if it falls below $6.5 trillion? That’s the real danger signal—it would mean the Fed’s balance sheet reduction is far more aggressive than the market expects, and there could be systemic liquidity stress.
Now, global investors are all watching this number closely. Isn’t it a coincidence—the Treasury just finished a large-scale buyback, and the Fed is about to release key data. Are these two events happening together really just a matter of timing?
Some people are starting to think there may be bigger policy coordination going on behind the scenes. Especially considering all the recent rumors about a monetary policy shift, this kind of speculation isn’t entirely unfounded.
In any case, before this data comes out tonight, the market is likely to remain highly cautious. For those holding crypto assets, the next few hours could be tough. After all, some turning points happen quietly on nights that seem calm.