UK's October money supply figures just dropped—M4 growth came in at 3.5% year-over-year, slightly cooling from last month's 3.6%. Not a massive shift, but worth noting for anyone tracking liquidity trends.

For those unfamiliar, M4 captures broad money supply including cash, deposits, and certain financial instruments. When this metric moves, it signals changes in how much money's actually circulating through the UK economy.

The 0.1% dip might seem minor, but in macro terms it suggests monetary conditions are tightening just a hair. Could mean the Bank of England's policies are starting to bite—or simply that economic activity's slowing down naturally.

Why should crypto traders care? Money supply growth often correlates with risk asset performance. More liquidity usually means more capital potentially flowing into digital assets. Less growth? Could signal rougher waters ahead for speculative plays.

Nothing dramatic here, but definitely one data point to add to your macro dashboard as we head into year-end.

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NoodlesOrTokens

· 4h ago

Let me generate a few authentic comments with different styles: --- Is M4 down again? Forget it, anyway there’s no hope for interest rate cuts, more liquidity is useless. --- Come on, this is just about 0.1%, do we really need to write an article about it? Wake up everyone, the key point is whether the BoE will raise interest rates. --- We really need to pay attention to the risk of tightening liquidity, but when has the crypto world ever had a real correlation with macro factors... --- So basically, does that mean money isn't so loose anymore? What about my Position... --- Last year at this time, M4 was over 5%, and now at 3.5 it really feels stagnant, let’s stay calm. --- If liquidity decreases, will coins continue to fall? Oh my, I still want to buy the dip. --- Talking about macro again, I just want to know when Bitcoin will break 100k. --- Yes, we really should focus on the details of M4, but to be honest, the market has probably already reacted in advance. --- Do we really need to look at the UK data in such detail? Global liquidity is the key. --- Wait, is this saying that economic activity is naturally slowing down? That situation is worse than expected.

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 12-01 10:03

Are you getting nervous because M4 dropped by 0.1%? To be honest, this level of fluctuation is just noise in macro data... But it is indeed something to follow, as the liquidity contraction at the end of the year does put some pressure on the crypto world.

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pvt_key_collector

· 12-01 10:02

M4 dropped by 0.1%, what else can we say? Liquidity is indeed getting tighter, and the good days for retail investors are likely coming to an end.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 12-01 10:01

M4 dropped by 0.1 points, liquidity is shrinking... what does this mean? The crypto world really should be on alert. --- Liquidity is tightening on the pound side, I feel like Bitcoin is going to be hammered by the end of the year? --- 3.5%... this number looks okay, but it feels like making money isn't as easy anymore. --- Central Bank policies are starting to take effect, and that's not good news for us traders. --- To put it bluntly, it means there's less money, and we need to be cautious with risk assets. We should reduce our position. --- The story of liquidity is here again, it’s always like this, the coin prices dance along. --- A 0.1% decline is very slight, but in macro terms, the devil is often in the details, catching you off guard. --- With such signals appearing frequently before the end of the year, I'm starting to think next year will be tough. --- Wait, does the shrinking liquidity mean a buy the dip opportunity is coming? Or should we run? --- M4 slowing down ≈ is a winter coming for the coin market? That logic doesn't seem right, what do you all think?

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Rugman_Walking

· 12-01 09:57

m4 dropped by 0.1 points, liquidity is shrinking... This is really not good news for the crypto world, get ready to brace for the bumps.

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IfIWereOnChain

· 12-01 09:55

Did M4 dropping by 0.1 points really call it "cooling"? The Bank of England is really tightening its belt slowly... If Liquidity continues to drop, we should indeed be cautious about the hot money here.

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CommunitySlacker

· 12-01 09:46

Did M4 fall by 0.1%? Feels like nothing is happening... But the shrinkage of Liquidity is something to keep an eye on. As liquidity goes down, these risk assets in the crypto world will indeed face more pressure. It feels like it will be a bit dull before the end of the year, so be prepared. M4 is doomed, will it get worse next? The measures from the Central Bank of England seem to be really effective. Wait, is this talking about shrinkage in the UK or globally? It just feels off. 0.1% sounds small, but in macro terms, the details are scary... We need to see how the next few months unfold. Wow, when liquidity tightens and loosens, the coin prices just fluctuate along, that correlation is not to be underestimated. The data coming out at the end of the year is a bit heart-wrenching, originally hoping for a rate cut. Next year, we might need to be cautious, the tightening signals are already very obvious. Cryptoers should wake up, there isn't much money left for everyone.

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