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Fed cuts rates but Powell tempers December cut expectations
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The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 3.75%-4.0% on Wednesday, as expected. However, Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments during the press conference cast doubt on a further cut in December, triggering a selloff in crypto markets. Bitcoin fell below $110,000, while Chainlink experienced volatility before a partial rebound.
BlackRock's IBIT options hit $44 billion notional exposure
Institutional investors are increasingly using BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) for income generation through covered-call strategies. Options open interest on IBIT has reached nearly seven million contracts, equivalent to about $44 billion in notional value. This shift highlights a move from speculative trading to steady yield harvesting from Bitcoin's volatility.
Bitcoin surges past $115,000 as markets anticipate fed rate cut
Cryptocurrency markets rallied on October 27, 2025, for a fifth consecutive session, with Bitcoin climbing above $115,000 and Ethereum surpassing $4,200. The surge was driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on October 29 and a new US-China trade framework announced on October 26. Total market capitalization reached $3.92 trillion amid reduced volatility and short liquidations.
Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings fall $4.9 billion in sell-off
October 28, 2025 23:35Bitcoin drops below $113,000 amid stock market records
October 26, 2025 05:58Crypto market weekly review shows mixed token performances
October 25, 2025 15:45Bitcoin achieves historic $115,644 monthly close
October 25, 2025 04:34JPMorgan accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral
October 21, 2025 05:21Bitcoin surges above $112,000 amid gold and silver sell-off
October 20, 2025 00:16Government shutdown stalls altcoin ETF approvals
October 20, 2025 00:16Bitcoin rebounds above $110,000 despite trade tensions
October 20, 2025 00:14Bitcoin experiences worst October performance since 2015
October 20, 2025 00:14Crypto market weekly review highlights top gainers and losers
Bitcoin falls below $108,000 after Fed's rate cut
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Bitcoin dropped below $108,000 on October 30, 2025, as the cryptocurrency market shed over $80 billion following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate cut. Traders reacted with a 'sell the news' move amid hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaling no further cuts in December. The decline marks a disappointing end to 'Uptober,' with bitcoin on track for its worst monthly performance since 2014.
Market signals hint at impending hyperbitcoinization
Veteran investor Dan Tapiero questions if hyperbitcoinization is about to begin amid surging gold prices and eroding trust in fiat currencies. Recent data shows Bitcoin's supply vanishing from exchanges and institutional inflows rising sharply. These trends suggest a potential shift toward Bitcoin as a dominant monetary asset.
Crypto market slips on October 21 due to selling pressure
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on October 21, 2025, with total capitalization falling 2.3% to $3.76 trillion. Bitcoin dropped to $107,800 and Ethereum to $3,867, erasing weekend gains as traders eyed potential lower highs. Trading volume reached $156.6 billion amid moderate activity and price corrections.
Bitcoin tops $113,000 as US-China trade talks progress
Bitcoin surged above $113,000 on Sunday, reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks, following positive developments in US-China trade negotiations. Top negotiators announced a preliminary consensus on key issues, easing fears of new tariffs. The broader cryptocurrency market rose 1.8%, reflecting improved risk appetite amid global market advances.