diff --git a/storagemarket/provider_test.go b/storagemarket/provider_test.go
index 1d7f48427..ba15889a8 100644
--- a/storagemarket/provider_test.go
+++ b/storagemarket/provider_test.go
@@ -168,6 +168,8 @@ func TestMultipleDealsConcurrent(t *testing.T) {
 }
 
 func TestDealsRejectedForFunds(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Skip("flaky test")
+
 	ctx := context.Background()
 	// setup the provider test harness with configured publish fee per deal and a total wallet balance.
 	harness := NewHarness(t, withMinPublishFees(abi.NewTokenAmount(100)), withPublishWalletBal(1000))