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Stablecoin Supply Contracts by $14.2B in Sharpest 30-Day Drop Since 2022

Glassnode data shows market liquidity falling at the fastest pace since June 2022, while the Coinbase Premium Index stays negative.

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Key point 1 of 3

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Stablecoin supply shrank by $14.2 billion over the 30 days to Nov. 9, the biggest contraction since June 2022.

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Tether (USDT) traded slightly under its $1 peg as holders redeemed stablecoins for fiat dollars.

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CryptoQuant reported Bitcoin demand dropped by 284,000 BTC over 30 days as the Coinbase Premium Index remained negative.

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Context

The $14.2 billion monthly contraction surpasses the $9.5 billion supply drop recorded during the July 1 market pullback and represents the most acute liquidity drain since the…

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Why it matters

Capital redemptions directly remove fiat-denominated liquidity from centralized venues, reducing capital available to absorb spot selling pressure across major assets.

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What to watch

Monitoring the 30-day stablecoin supply growth metric for an inflection back into positive territory, alongside the normalization of the Coinbase Premium Index.

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