The Federal Reserve recently purchased $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds without public notice, sparking controversy and prompting speculation of a potential ‘stealth quantitative easing’ (QE) strategy. This move followed China’s significant bond sales, leading to uncertainty about the Fed’s long-term liquidity management plans. Analysts believe this large-scale purchase aims to stabilize markets while preventing broader financial panic. The Fed has not officially labeled the action as QE, though it appears to act as a hidden injection of liquidity in the face of China’s bond sales. The impact on crypto markets remains unclear but could potentially influence Bitcoin and Ethereum trading activity along with DeFi volumes.