Fed just poured $125 billion into U.S. banks over five days. October 31 saw the biggest hit — $29.4 billion in one day. Banks swapped Treasuries for cash to ease funding stress. Bank reserves are at the lowest in four years, just $2.8 trillion. Fed Chair Powell talks tough on inflation but quietly floods banks with cash — this is called "stealth easing." Markets now bet there's a 67% chance rates get cut in December. This move is huge. Crypto markets love easy money, but some experts say not every dollar makes crypto boom. The cash flood is about keeping banks stable, not just printing money to pump markets.