HBAR faces pressure as rising US Treasury yields attract safer investments.

HBAR, Hedera's token, may struggle as rising long-term US Treasury yields make safer investments more appealing, despite Hedera's ongoing tokenization projects. The 30-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5.2%, a high not seen since 2007, increasing competition for speculative assets like HBAR. Institutional use of Hedera's technology doesn't guarantee strong demand for HBAR tokens, as enterprises might acquire tokens gradually or use service providers without directly buying HBAR. Key factors to watch include Treasury yields, dollar liquidity, and sustained HBAR trading volume, which together will influence whether HBAR can overcome this pressure and see price gains.