FOMC Gathering This Week: Intelligent Capital Firms Are Accumulating BTC Ahead of Jerome Powell Update
As the FOMC meeting approaches this week, analysts at 99Bitcoins believe that, yet again, the Fed isn’t likely to take any action. Perhaps in June, as there are no meetings scheduled in July or August. But this week, nothing is expected.
We may continue to see declines, yet firms such as Semler Scientific are fully committing. The medical device firm acquired 167 Bitcoin earlier in May, amounting to $16.2 million, raising its overall BTC holdings to 3,634. This totals over $340 million invested in an unpredictable asset.
This marks the third substantial acquisition made by Semler in just ten days, indicating a transformation in corporate treasury strategies.
Here’s what to anticipate from companies accumulating Bitcoin and insights for the FOMC:
FOMC Meeting This Week: Semler Scientific at the Forefront of BTC Corporate Treasuries
Even with Bitcoin stagnating around $94,000, institutional interest is growing again, with Semler Scientific firmly in the “no retreating” camp.
At a recent trader gathering, Semler’s CEO explicitly reiterated the company’s faith in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects, stating, “If we lose money on Bitcoin, it’s not going to compel us to sell. Individuals can sell or withdraw if they disapprove of our Bitcoin strategy.”
BREAKING: SEMLER SCIENTIFIC HAS JUST ACQUIRED 160 ADDITIONAL #BITCOIN, NOW HOLDING OVER 3,600 Bitcoin
Bitcoin TREASURIES EXPLODING
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— The BTC Historian (@pete_rizzo_) May 5, 2025
Meanwhile, BTC’s price outlook looks bleak as we approach the May 7 FOMC.
This pattern occurred one week prior to Trump’s “liberation day.” The trading market suffered losses for four consecutive days before stabilizing on April 1, followed by a significant crash on April 2. With the next FOMC meeting just a day away, this is indicative of how the crypto market processes negative update, rallying for no apparent reason for a week and then experiencing sell-offs once the bad news arrives.
Analysts at 99Bitcoin would be genuinely surprised if we faced a downturn as severe as, or even worse than, April 2 during this FOMC meeting, but something significant is forthcoming.
Bitcoin’s Upsurge and Institutional Confidence
Semler’s timing is intentional. Bitcoin’s recent ascendancy has been driven by a spike in institutional interest and nearly $1.8 billion in ETF inflows last week. As macroeconomic factors increasingly favor crypto, it’s clear that trader sentiment is shifting.
Reports from Glassnode indicate an 8% increase in active wallets and a 15% rise in high-value transactions—telling signs of significant players preparing for the upcoming crypto market movements.
Bracing for a Crypto market Downturn
Semler Scientific’s investments in BTC reflect a broader corporate trend towards adopting crypto as a speculative safeguard amidst volatile markets. However, the forthcoming inaction from the FOMC will extinguish this rally completely.
If we take a closer look, last week’s surge has vanished. You also seem unaware that we are on the verge of testing earlier lows, as we rebounded off the 200 and 50-day moving averages amidst this negative news.
Bitcoin is poised to decline more sharply than your thoughts collide with the inside of your empty head. Just don’t forget to express gratitude next time!
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Key Takeaways
- With the FOMC meeting taking place this week, 99Bitcoins analysts forecast that, once more, the Fed will refrain from action.
- We’re likely to continue seeing declines, yet organizations like Semler Scientific are going all in. The medical device firm purchased 167 BTC earlier in May.
The article FOMC Meeting This Week: Smart Money Institutions Are Stacking Bitcoin Before Jerome Powell News was first published on 99Bitcoins.
