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Policy Tightening

Definition

Policy tightening refers to actions taken by authorities to restrict economic activity or reduce liquidity. In the financial sector, this typically involves central banks raising interest rates, reducing quantitative easing, or implementing stricter lending criteria to curb inflation or cool an overheating economy. For digital assets, policy tightening by traditional financial regulators or governments can impact market liquidity, investor sentiment, and the availability of capital for crypto projects. Such measures can lead to decreased investment and price corrections.