[Bank of America Predicts Federal Reserve to Increase Asset Holdings by $45 Billion Per Month Starting in 2026] Bank of America strategists predict that the Federal Reserve will announce this week plans to expand its balance sheet by $45 billion per month starting January 2026. The plan includes purchasing at least $20 billion per month to achieve natural growth and $25 billion to reverse excessive reserve depletion, with actions continuing through the first half of 2026. Vanguard's Global Head of Rates, Roger Hallam, stated that the Federal Reserve will begin purchasing short-term Treasury bonds next year. Cathie Wood reiterated Ark Invest's prediction that Bitcoin ($BTC) will reach a price of $1.5 million.