The post Wintermute Pumps Millions into Bitcoin Spot appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

Wintermute increased spot Bitcoin exposure before the Fed PMI release, raising focus on liquidity and short-term price action. Bitcoin markets turned tense as large spot purchases appeared before a key Federal Reserve report today. Analysts tracked unusual activity while liquidity signals and macro data drew focus. Attention increased as market makers adjusted positions and volatility expectations rose ahead of scheduled economic releases during early global trading. Wintermute Spot Bitcoin Buying Draws Market Attention Blockchain data showed repeated spot Bitcoin purchases linked to Wintermute accounts before the Fed report. The buying occurred in frequent intervals, and volumes suggested several million dollars per cycle.  🚨 BREAKING WINTERMUTE STARTS URGENTLY BUYING $BTC AHEAD OF THE FED REPORT TODAY. THEY’RE PUMPING MILLIONS INTO SPOT BITCOIN EVERY FEW MINUTES, OVER AND OVER. PREPARE FOR HUGE MANIPULATION DURING THE FED ANNOUNCEMENT! https://t.co/fSkdmbEZ8c pic.twitter.com/k8lvXvJa1O — 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) January 2, 2026 Market analysts observed the activity across major exchanges and liquidity venues. The timing aligned closely with expectations around upcoming macro data. Furthermore, analysts noted that Wintermute often provides liquidity during volatile periods.  However, the pace of accumulation appeared faster than routine market-making patterns. Observers linked the behavior to positioning ahead of data-driven volatility. Still, no official statement confirmed the intent behind the trades. Federal Reserve Data Timing Shapes Short-Term Positioning The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release S and P PMI data at 9:45 AM. This release is the first major United States economic report of 2026.  🚨 BREAKING 🇺🇸 FED WILL OFFICIALLY RELEASE S&P PMI DATA TODAY AT 9:45 AM. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST MAJOR ECONOMIC REPORT IN 2026. IF INDEX > 52.5 → BULLISH FOR MARKETSIF INDEX = 51.5–52.5 → PRICED INIF INDEX < 51.5 → BEARISH FOR MARKETS ALL EYES ON THE FED TODAY 👀 pic.twitter.com/JAy7IVfegv — 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) January 2, 2026 Market…

---

Filed under: News - @ January 3, 2026 4:14 am