Fed Buys $42B in Bonds as BlackRock Accumulates Bitcoin for 16 Days, Bitcoin Hits $100K

The Federal Reserve has increased its purchases of U.S. Treasury bonds, acquiring $42 billion in 10-year bonds on May 7, 2025, following $34.8 billion bought over two days earlier. This activity contrasts with the previously announced $25 billion monthly quantitative tightening cap, suggesting a shift toward what some market observers describe as "stealth quantitative easing." Additionally, the Fed made a $20 billion purchase in 3-year bonds, marking the largest single-day acquisition since the 2021 quantitative easing period. Concurrently, BlackRock has been actively accumulating Bitcoin, purchasing $37.8 million worth on May 7 and continuing this trend for 16 consecutive days. Earlier, BlackRock acquired approximately 47,064 Bitcoin valued at $4.44 billion when the price was near $95,000, coinciding with Bitcoin's subsequent rise to $100,000. These developments indicate increased liquidity in the bond market and heightened institutional interest in Bitcoin.