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Fed decisions, inflation data, the dollar and stock markets: the big-picture news that moves crypto and gold.
The Federal Reserve kept rates on hold but signaled a tougher stance, and traders now see a 78% chance of a rate hike in December. Analysts say Bitcoin's next move could depend on Treasury yields, the US dollar and upcoming inflation data.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but took a hawkish stance, meaning it leans toward tighter policy. Traders are pricing a 78% chance of a rate hike in December, and analysts say Bitcoin's next move could depend on Treasury yields, the US dollar and upcoming inflation data.
Bitcoin traded near $81,000 after the Federal Reserve kept its interest rate range at 3.75% to 4%. The decision passed by a 10-2 vote, showing policymakers were not fully in agreement. Traders may watch how the split vote shapes expectations for future rate moves.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in a 10-2 vote. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack wanted a rate hike instead. Bitcoin held steady, but traders are now watching for a possible December increase.
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, which was widely expected. Officials remain focused on inflation, which is still well above the 2% target, so a rate hike in December remains likely. Traders may watch this outlook closely, since higher rates can affect crypto and gold prices.
Banks in the euro area reported a record worsening in their access to retail funding. The European Central Bank still describes the decline as moderate. For traders, any effect on Bitcoin likely depends on borrowing costs and how much risk investors are willing to take.
The Federal Reserve announces its rate decision today at 2 p.m. ET. Traders see a hold as nearly certain. The outcome could still shape moves in Bitcoin and stock markets.
A day-ahead preview says the Federal Reserve meeting on Oct. 28 has three key things to watch, including dissent. Central bank decisions often shift markets, so traders may want to prepare for possible moves in crypto and gold.
Bitcoin edged up and most major tokens rose in the hours before the Federal Reserve's rate call. HYPE and ZEC led the bounce. Traders may see the pre-announcement gains as a sign of positive sentiment going into a key policy event.
Bitcoin gave up some of its early gains ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve decision on Wednesday. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged but send a firm message that could prepare markets for a rate hike in December. A hawkish tone can pressure risk assets like bitcoin, so traders may want to watch the wording closely.
Bitcoin lost its early gains as traders waited for a U.S. central bank decision. The bank is expected to keep rates unchanged but send a hawkish message about a possible December rate hike. A tougher tone on rates can make traders more cautious about risky assets like bitcoin.
South Korea's Kospi index rose 7% as chipmakers led a wider recovery in AI-related stocks. The move followed SK Hynix reporting a sevenfold jump in profit and announcing another $45 billion in shareholder payouts. For traders, it shows strong earnings can lift a whole market sector and may shift risk appetite.
Mainland China stocks have dropped by about $2.4 trillion since May. Investors are worried that AI companies may never make a profit, and U.S. restrictions and high U.S. interest rates are adding pressure, which can spill over into global risk sentiment.
On election day, Brazilian companies moved into stablecoins to protect themselves from a possible currency crash. Activity jumped on local exchange Mercado Bitcoin, and Binance's USDT/BRL market tripled. The shift shows how local currency worries can change where traders put their money.
Business-service inflation reached 3.7% in Japan, while the transport-excluded rate held steady and labor-sensitive price growth eased. The mixed readings make the Bank of Japan's outlook harder to read ahead of its Friday decision. Traders may watch this closely because central bank direction can influence yen trades and broader market sentiment.
UTXO analyst Duke Waldrop says a Bank of Japan liquidity shock could affect bitcoin. He explains how unwinding yen carry trades can drain liquidity from bitcoin's around-the-clock market. He also sees Metaplanet trading below its net asset value as a possible opportunity.
Bitcoin rose slightly while the Nasdaq gained 1.2%. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. Traders will be watching for hints about future policy, which could shape the next market moves.
Default insurance on several AI-linked companies has reached record costs. JPMorgan says these firms must show they can fund investment, service their debt, and eventually generate cash. For traders, this suggests credit markets are becoming more selective about AI borrowers.
Brazilian stocks fell sharply after Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro, a candidate prediction markets had given an 80% chance. The iShares Brazil ETF dropped as much as 26%, while the dollar rose as much as 12% against the real. The sharp repricing shows how quickly markets can move when an election result departs from expectations.
Treasury dealers' net bill holdings have hit a two-year high, according to a FHLBNY update dated October 23. That update puts dealer financing capacity in focus ahead of October 30, when funding pressure is expected. Any spillover into Bitcoin is still conditional, so traders should watch funding conditions rather than assume a direct crypto move.
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