Fed: hedge funds added $400B in assets ahead of rate decision
- —Hedge fund gross assets rose by $400 billion to $3.19 trillion in Q2
- —Short positions grew by $148 billion to $799 billion
- —Margin loans increased by $21 billion to $131 billion
- —The FOMC meeting is set for September 15-16, 2026
Why it matters: High fund leverage raises the risk of forced bitcoin selling if the Fed delivers an unexpected rate decision.
Source: CryptoSlate