Bitcoin trades near $79,000 as Fed rate uncertainty, selling pressure weigh on crypto markets
Selling pressure, ETF outflows and liquidations pushed bitcoin toward $79,000 as traders positioned for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
- On October 26, 2026, Bitcoin fell below $80,000, dipping to intraday lows near $79,300 as traders trimmed risk ahead of the Federal Reserve's October 27–28 policy meeting.
- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $772 million in net outflows on October 22 and 23, according to Farside Investors data, reversing an earlier inflow streak and weighing on market sentiment.
- Leveraged traders faced roughly $431 million in liquidations over 24 hours as Bitcoin trading increasingly mirrored tech stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 2.6% on October 22 amid AI spending concerns.
- During its October 27–28 meeting, the Federal Reserve maintained rates at 3.75%–4.00%, while investors closely monitored Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference for signals on future monetary policy.
- Markets face heightened volatility ahead, with the October 30 Bitcoin options expiry and escalating geopolitical tensions over Iran potentially dictating price direction through month-end.
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Bitcoin slipped near $79,000 as investors awaited the Federal Reserves policy decision. ETF outflows, macroeconomic uncertainty and selling pressure weakened sentiment, while traders monitored $78,000 support, inflation data and institutional demand for potential market direction.
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