Cryptocurrency Market Dips Sharply as Fed Signals Caution on Rate Cuts
The global cryptocurrency market endured a significant downturn on October 30, 2025, erasing gains and fueling investor caution, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy moves failed to ignite optimism.
The total market capitalization fell approximately 3% to $3.78 trillion, driven by a “sell-the-news” reaction following a 25-basis-point interest rate cut.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks on persistent inflation concerns amplified the sell-off, leading to over $1.1 billion in liquidations across exchanges.
Overnight into October 31, prices showed signs of stabilization, with Bitcoin trading near $109,000. Institutional flows reflected the pessimism: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $488 million—the largest in two months—while Ethereum ETFs saw $46.5 million exit.
Analysts pointed to a strengthening U.S. dollar and stalled U.S.-China trade talks as additional pressures, though the Fed‘s plan to end quantitative tightening by December offers potential liquidity support.
Major coins underperformed broadly. Bitcoin declined 1.83% to $109,273, Ethereum fell 2.92% to $3,823, XRP dropped 4.38% to $2.47, Solana slid 5.61% to $185, and Litecoin decreased 6.42% to around $92.
Altcoins volatile as Bitcoin posts decade worst monthly return
Altcoins displayed volatility, with standout gains in LAB (up 61% to $0.24 amid speculative momentum) and VELVET (up 16% to $0.23 on ecosystem developments).
Conversely, COAI plunged 32% to $1.84 due to sector rotations, CLANKER fell 20% to $106 after a prior surge, and HYPE dropped 11% to $44 amid declining fees.
Technical analysis of Bitcoin charts reveals a bearish short-term bias. The daily timeframe shows consolidation after failing to break above key moving averages, with RSI indicating weakening momentum.
The four-hour chart highlights oversold conditions, suggesting possible capitulation but downside risk below $108,300. October 2025 has proven challenging, marking Bitcoin’s worst monthly return in over a decade.
Market sentiment remains guarded, with the Fear & Greed Index at 34. However, liquidity shifts could spur a rebound, underscoring the sector’s sensitivity to macroeconomic signals.
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-1.55%
| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 65,073 | -1.55% | -45.20% | 66,101 | 66,237 | 64,619 | 23,979,948,032 |
| ETH | 1,885 | -2.52% | -48.07% | 1,933 | 1,938 | 1,870 | 9,977,554,944 |
| SOL | 76.03 | -2.41% | -59.88% | 77.91 | 78.43 | 75.47 | 1,580,129,792 |
| XRP | 1.11 | -2.72% | -65.13% | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 1,040,721,536 |
| BNB | 567.96 | -0.49% | -26.87% | 570.75 | 571.73 | 564.31 | 907,316,288 |
| ADA | 0.17 | -2.24% | -79.14% | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 232,820,016 |
| DOGE | 0.07 | -4.65% | -71.09% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 811,843,968 |
| AVAX | 6.32 | -4.49% | -73.62% | 6.62 | 6.64 | 6.21 | 233,316,800 |
| LINK | 8.50 | -1.39% | -53.24% | 8.62 | 8.66 | 8.43 | 192,899,376 |
| DOT | 0.82 | -2.06% | -80.15% | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 61,281,824 |
| LTC | 47.33 | +0.55% | -57.81% | 47.07 | 47.34 | 46.28 | 247,873,392 |
| BCH | 211.34 | -3.92% | -58.76% | 219.97 | 220.13 | 209.13 | 94,758,240 |
| TRX | 0.33 | -0.50% | +5.63% | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 383,641,824 |
| XLM | 0.18 | -2.02% | -57.11% | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 141,685,552 |
| HBAR | 0.07 | -0.78% | -70.55% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 72,497,008 |
| NEAR | 1.88 | +0.91% | -31.59% | 1.87 | 1.89 | 1.86 | 112,410,112 |
| ATOM | 1.43 | -2.77% | -69.65% | 1.47 | 1.48 | 1.42 | 23,663,768 |
| AAVE | 96.13 | -1.26% | -66.92% | 97.36 | 98.41 | 95.18 | 180,944,560 |
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