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U.S. Margin Debt Reaches New Peak, Raising Concerns

Key Points:
  • U.S. margin debt climbs to a record $1.21 trillion.
  • Seventh consecutive monthly rise reported by FINRA.
  • Market leverage echoes pre-2000 and 2007 peaks.

In November, U.S. trading margin debt increased by $300 billion to $1.21 trillion, marking a record high and the seventh consecutive monthly rise, according to FINRA data.

This increase in margin debt highlights the evolving leverage risks in the U.S. investment market, reminiscent of pre-2000 and 2007 bubbles, yet cryptocurrencies remain unaffected.

Record Margin Debt Sparks Financial Stability Concerns

FINRA reported that U.S. trading margin debt hit $1.214 trillion in November 2025, marking the seventh consecutive monthly rise. The debt increase signifies heightened leverage within the equity markets compared to previous historical peaks, although crypto markets remain unaffected according to FINRA data.

Immediate implications of this increase include a sharp rise in the M2 money supply ratio to 5.5%, levels unseen since 2007. This elevated ratio is comparable to the period leading up to the 2000 dot-com bubble, indicating a projected strain on U.S. financial stability.

Market reactions have been mixed, with no direct impacts noted on major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or Bitcoin. Leading financial figures, however, have expressed concern over the potential for increased market volatility due to excessive leverage.

Historical Debt Patterns Indicate Possible Market Corrections

Did you know? U.S. margin debt as a percentage of the M2 money supply has reached levels not seen since the financial peaks before the 2000 dot-com bubble and the 2007 crisis.

Ethereum currently stands at $2,977.62 with a market cap of $359.38 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume over 24 hours reached $7.17 billion, reflecting a 63.25% decline. Despite a 0.18% dip in daily price, Ethereum experienced an 8.46% increase over the past month. Circulating supply totals 120,695,010 ETH.

Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 08:13 UTC on December 21, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

According to Coincu research, the current margin debt swell suggests possible regulatory scrutiny. Historical precedents indicate similar debt peaks led to significant market corrections, with regulators potentially responding by adjusting leverage ratios on exchanges to stabilize trading conditions.

Source: https://coincu.com/markets/us-margin-debt-reaches-peak/

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