US regulators have eased the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio (ESLR), unlocking an estimated $1.3 trillion in lending capacity for major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs. This deregulation, effective April 1, 2025, reduces capital requirements for low-risk assets, allowing banks to lend more and participate more aggressively in financial markets. The final rule is expected by November 25, 2025. The change could have a significant economic impact, potentially reaching $4 trillion when factoring in credit multiplier effects. Sectors reliant on credit, such as defense and infrastructure, may benefit. Additionally, the deregulation could influence Bitcoin's outlook, as increased dollar availability might boost liquidity-sensitive assets.