Institutional Investors Stay Bullish ahead of Fed Interest Rate Decision

Institutional money piles into crypto as Fed decision looms—because nothing says 'confidence' like betting against the central bank.

The Big Players Double Down

Major funds keep stacking digital assets while traditional markets sweat the upcoming rate call. They're bypassing conventional wisdom and cutting straight to crypto allocations.

Timing the Unpredictable

These institutions aren't waiting for Fed guidance—they're building positions now. Shows either brilliant foresight or another case of finance professionals pretending they can time the market.

Bullish Despite Uncertainty

The smart money sees crypto as the hedge against traditional finance's volatility. Or maybe they just enjoy watching bankers squirm.

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According to the survey, cash remains unpopular with an average allocation of 3.9%. Additionally, a net of 28% of the respondents are overweight equities, marking the highest level in seven months.

Magnificent 7 and Gold Remain Crowded Trades

Meanwhile, long positions in the Magnificent 7 and gold remain crowded. 42% of surveyed fund managers are long the Magnificent 7, while 25% are long the precious metal. Other crowded trades include shorting the dollar at 14% and long crypto at 9%.

Could the rally continue? Bank of America Global Research Chief Investment Strategist Michael Hartnett believes so, saying that the risk of a “recessionary trade war” has fallen while equity exposure still hasn’t reached excessive levels.