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Bitcoin in 'Wait and See Mode' Ahead of Fed Decision

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Bitcoin has been trading sideways with low volatility over the past month, with price movements under 6%, as analysts and investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision on October 28. Despite the low volatility, institutional ETFs have seen inflows, and smaller altcoins like BAT have risen. The market is positioned in anticipation of the Fed decision, which may signal the start of a broader market move.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/23/2026

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Bitcoin in 'Wait and See Mode' as Investors Await Federal Reserve Rate Decision
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    Bitcoin in 'Wait and See Mode' ahead of Fed decision

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    Bitcoin in 'Wait and See Mode' as Investors Await Federal Reserve Rate Decision

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    Bitcoin has not moved more than 6% over the past month, and every top five cryptocurrency has failed to move more than 2% over the past seven days, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index at a neutral score of 47. Market analysts suggest this low-volatility period could signal an incoming bull market, with one expert stating Bitcoin is in "wait and see mode" pending the Federal Reserve's rate decision on October 28. Conversely, Carlos Guzman, vice president of research at crypto trading firm GSR, said the market is standing still due to a "risk-off" sentiment driven by complex macro situations and fears around AI stocks.

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