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Story: Fed FOMC Meeting Could Shape Bitcoin’s Next Major Move

By James Thorp

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Fed’s First Decision Since the U.S. Government Shutdown. This week’s FOMC meeting marks the first since the U.S.

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Bitcoin Traders Position for Volatility. Crypto traders are already preparing for potential volatility.

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Analysts See a Bullish Setup for Bitcoin. Market experts remain largely optimistic. Michael van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst,…

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Macro Factors Favor Crypto. According to David Hernandez, a crypto investment specialist at 21Shares, macroeconomic conditions…

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Bitcoin’s Technical and On-Chain Strength. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin remains in a strong position.

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What If the Fed Surprises?. While most traders are betting on a rate cut, a surprise hold or smaller-than-expected easing…

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Outlook: New Highs in November?. If the Federal Reserve delivers a 25 bps rate cut and signals openness to further easing, it could…

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The upcoming Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, set for October 29, 2025, is one of the most anticipated macroeconomic events of the year.

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This week’s FOMC meeting marks the first since the U.S. government shutdown earlier this month, which was triggered by a deadlock over healthcare funding.

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Markets are now almost fully pricing in a rate reduction, which would bring the federal funds rate down from 4%–4.25% to a new target range of 3.75%–4%.

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A rate cut would typically reduce borrowing costs and increase liquidity, which benefits risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies.

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Crypto traders are already preparing for potential volatility. In the days leading up to the meeting, whale wallets have shown noticeable activity.

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Such high-leverage bets often signal expectations of a short-term price surge. However, they also increase the risk of liquidations if the market reacts negatively or the Fed…

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Market experts remain largely optimistic. Michael van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst, described Bitcoin’s recent breakout above the $112,000 resistance as a confirmation…

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“The $112,000 level was a key resistance zone. Now that Bitcoin has reclaimed it, the path toward a new all-time high looks open,” van de Poppe explained.

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