Macro▼ Bearish● Important

Bitcoin Holds Near $80,000 Before Fed Decision; Brazil Stocks Eye Steep Drop

TradingGain Newsroom·3d ago·26 Oct 2026, 11:05 UTC

Bitcoin is barely staying above $80,000 as traders wait for the Fed decision on Wednesday. Brazilian stocks are expected to plunge at the open after President Lula unexpectedly won a fourth term. With tech earnings also due this week, markets may stay jumpy.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $80,371 (-0.16% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

Bitcoin is barely holding the $80,000 level, which shows the market is under some pressure.
Brazilian stocks are expected to fall sharply at the open after Lula's unexpected fourth-term win.
Fed news on Wednesday and this week's tech earnings could add more swings to an already cautious market.

What to watch next

Watch whether bitcoin holds near $80,000 and how markets react to the Fed decision on Wednesday.

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