According to CoinDesk, US 30-year Treasury yields hit 5% on April 30, reaching their highest level since July 2025. Multiple crypto analysts view the development as bearish for Bitcoin, citing how higher Treasury yields and Fed tightening provide investors with real returns outside risk assets, potentially diverting capital from cryptocurrencies.
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