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Money Market Instruments

Definition

Money market instruments are short-term, highly liquid debt securities with low risk. These financial tools include commercial paper, treasury bills, and certificates of deposit, which facilitate short-term borrowing and lending between financial institutions and governments. In the context of digital assets, stablecoins and certain tokenized representations of traditional assets can function similarly, providing liquidity and acting as a store of value within the crypto ecosystem. They are essential for managing short-term cash flow and investment needs.