# Estimated 15.3 Million USDC AQAv2 Distribution Expected Nov. 3 By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/46831 Published: 2026-11-02T19:40:53.000Z Updated: 2026-11-02T19:40:53.000Z Section: Business > The reserve-yield mechanism began accruing Aug. 26 and directs 90% of USDC reserve yield to the protocol. An estimated 15.3 million USDC distribution from Hyperliquid’s AQAv2 reserve-yield mechanism is expected Nov. 3 and could add funds for the Assistance Fund’s HYPE token purchases. The mechanism began accruing yield Aug. 26. It directs 90% of yield from USDC reserves to the protocol. Yield accrues over 30-day periods, with transfers made on the eighth day after each period ends. Reserve yield adds to trading fees as a funding source for the fund’s HYPE purchases. The [first AQAv2 reserve-yield payment]() was credited Oct. 3 and totaled $14.58 million. The expected second distribution would continue the reserve-yield funding stream for the Assistance Fund. ## Links in this article - [first AQAv2 reserve-yield payment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/45071)