Fed to Inject $55B in T-Bill Purchases, Boosting Crypto Market Optimism

Published at 2026-01-17 17:15:05

The Federal Reserve announced plans to purchase $55 billion in Treasury bills as it resumes expanding its balance sheet, a step markets interpret as an injection of fresh liquidity into the financial system. The decision follows recent signals that the Fed may pause further rate tightening, and comes amid cautious optimism across asset classes.

Crypto traders reacted positively, betting that looser conditions and higher liquidity could revive demand for risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. While the move could support prices by easing funding pressures and dampening dollar strength, analysts caution that timing, macro indicators and Fed communications will ultimately dictate market direction. Investors should watch liquidity flows and policy updates for confirmation before assuming a sustained crypto rally.

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Miami-based Defiance ETFs announced Thursday it will close its Ethereum ETF after just four months on the market. The abrupt decision underscores mounting pressure in the competitive spot-ETH ETF landscape.

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Published at 2026-01-17 05:15:07

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