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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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 63,384 | -0.26% | -47.24% | 63,552 | 64,346 | 63,305 | 22,774,743,040 |
| ETH | 1,886 | +0.26% | -58.90% | 1,881 | 1,920 | 1,879 | 7,916,475,392 |
| SOL | 75.89 | -0.40% | -60.44% | 76.20 | 76.99 | 75.39 | 1,473,821,056 |
| XRP | 1.01 | -1.15% | -69.07% | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1,144,044,416 |
| BNB | 609.60 | -1.12% | -26.81% | 616.50 | 619.30 | 609.23 | 1,266,706,432 |
| ADA | 0.18 | -1.98% | -78.22% | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 238,085,632 |
| DOGE | 0.07 | -1.56% | -70.00% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 553,256,192 |
| AVAX | 6.38 | +1.04% | -74.11% | 6.32 | 6.42 | 6.21 | 248,470,560 |
| LINK | 8.77 | -0.06% | -62.73% | 8.77 | 8.87 | 8.68 | 317,054,880 |
| DOT | 0.78 | -0.75% | -81.11% | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 43,490,492 |
| LTC | 45.08 | -0.85% | -65.45% | 45.47 | 45.59 | 44.98 | 143,727,712 |
| BCH | 213.85 | +0.10% | -65.44% | 213.64 | 215.69 | 212.54 | 137,956,688 |
| TRX | 0.34 | +0.28% | -4.73% | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 436,576,064 |
| XLM | 0.16 | -1.33% | -64.46% | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 89,559,864 |
| HBAR | 0.07 | -0.53% | -74.67% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 22,546,186 |
| NEAR | 1.65 | +2.42% | -40.55% | 1.62 | 1.68 | 1.61 | 187,591,264 |
| ATOM | 1.40 | -2.36% | -70.15% | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 18,626,964 |
| AAVE | 89.06 | +0.93% | -72.33% | 88.24 | 90.20 | 88.19 | 129,099,704 |
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