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This inquiry is part of a global trend of governments reassessing household debt burdens post-pandemic. Tighter student loan terms would reduce disposable income for younger demographics, which historically have been disproportionately active in crypto. Combined with the current extreme fear sentiment (Fear & Greed 22), any incremental financial pressure on retail could accelerate outflows from speculative assets.

The UK Treasury launched an inquiry into student loan plans in England to assess whether repayment terms are reasonable.