Hedge funds built a $1.2 trillion Treasury trade on money they have to keep borrowing

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What happened

Companies can own a mountain of US government debt without betting that bond prices will rise.

Hedge funds buy Treasury securities and sell futures against them to collect a small pricing gap, borrowing most of the purchase money to make the return worthwhile.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:40:22 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
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