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Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as traders cut risk before Fed meeting

TradingGain Newsroom·4d ago·26 Oct 2026, 04:37 UTC

Bitcoin fell under $80,000 as traders reduced their exposure to risk ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting. Ether and XRP posted the biggest losses among major coins, while AI-related trades took another hit in Asia. The moves may signal caution across crypto and stock markets before the Fed decision.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $79,961 (-1.16% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

Traders are cutting risk before the Fed meeting, a key event that can shape market direction.
Ether and XRP led losses among major coins, so altcoins fell harder than bitcoin.
The AI trade took another hit in Asia, and Goldman Sachs cut its Kospi target by 25%.

What to watch next

Watch the outcome of the Fed meeting and whether bitcoin can hold above or recover the $80,000 level.

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