According to @markets, US deficit spending has been supporting elevated yields for over 12 months, directly impacting the 10-year Treasury yield. The divergence between the 10-year yield and the S&P 500 increased noticeably ahead of the trade war, as cited by @markets. Alongside the unwinding of the basis trade, interest rates remain approximately 90 basis points higher than before the widely discussed 'Fed pivot' (source: @markets). For crypto traders, this persistent rate elevation signals tighter liquidity conditions and increased volatility, as digital assets often react to broader risk sentiment shifts stemming from traditional markets.