Why the Fed balance sheet is lying to you about the next Bitcoin rally

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

The central bank kept its reserve-plumbing authority, but the current schedule shows no net reserve-management purchases.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:25:50 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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