{"id":31276,"date":"2026-10-07T21:53:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T21:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneyinsiderzone.com\/?p=31276"},"modified":"2026-10-07T21:53:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T21:53:47","slug":"bitcoin-dips-3-ahead-of-fomc-minutes-as-81k-support-comes-into-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneyinsiderzone.com\/?p=31276","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin dips 3% ahead of FOMC minutes as $81k support comes into focus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin BTC fell nearly 3% over the past 24 hours as investors reduced exposure ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve\u2019s latest meeting minutes.<\/p>\n

The top cryptocurrency was trading at $82,947, slipping below the $83,000 level. <\/p>\n

The pullback followed another rejection near $87,000, shifting attention toward lower technical support despite continued ETF inflows and accumulation among tracked Bitcoin wallets.<\/p>\n

The minutes could influence expectations for further monetary tightening after the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its latest meeting.<\/p>\n

FOMC minutes could shift rate-hike expectations<\/h2>\n

According to CME FedWatch<\/a> figures, the probability of an October rate increase is 19.4%, suggesting markets were assigning a greater likelihood to a pause at that meeting.<\/p>\n

However, the minutes could change those expectations by revealing how strongly policymakers favored additional tightening and how they assessed inflation risks.<\/p>\n

A more hawkish discussion could increase expectations for an earlier hike, potentially adding pressure to Bitcoin. A more patient tone could ease some of the uncertainty weighing on risk appetite.<\/p>\n

The document is scheduled for release at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin\u2019s decline ahead of the announcement suggests caution, although price action alone cannot establish investors\u2019 motivations.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin-linked ETFs continued to attract capital even as BTC struggled to overcome $87,000.<\/p>\n

The ETFs recorded $241 million<\/a> in net inflows last week, followed by approximately $29 million across Monday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n

September inflows totaled $2.65 billion, representing a 23% decline from the previous month while remaining firmly positive.<\/p>\n

Those figures indicate continued demand through investment products. <\/p>\n

However, positive ETF flows do not necessarily prevent short-term price declines when selling elsewhere in the market outweighs incoming capital.<\/p>\n

The pace and consistency of future inflows will help determine whether institutional demand can support another advance.<\/p>\n

Santiment data showed wallets holding between 1 and 100,000 BTC adding approximately 20,000 Bitcoin during September, valued at around $1.6 billion.<\/p>\n

The broad wallet range includes holders of different sizes, so the figures should not be interpreted solely as purchases by the largest whales.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the reported balance growth suggests accumulation among tracked holders during the recent market advance. <\/p>\n

It provides a supportive signal without confirming their investment intentions or guaranteeing a continuation of the rally.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin technical outlook: $81,000 could test the recovery case<\/h2>\n

On the four-hour chart, resistance around $87,000 has repeatedly limited Bitcoin\u2019s upside, leaving the market vulnerable to a deeper retracement.<\/p>\n

The daily timeframe shows $81,000 as a potential support zone. <\/p>\n

That area also aligns with the four-hour chart\u2019s 200-period exponential moving average, increasing its technical significance.<\/p>\n

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A strong rebound from the zone would support the argument that the pullback is occurring within an ongoing uptrend. <\/p>\n

Under that scenario, $87,000 would remain a hurdle before a possible move toward $90,000.<\/p>\n

However, a visit to $81,000 would not automatically establish a buying opportunity. <\/p>\n

The strength of the reaction, subsequent price structure, and market response to the Fed minutes would determine whether the recovery scenario gains support.<\/p>\n

For now, Bitcoin\u2019s outlook rests on whether sustained demand can absorb the pullback and defend the proposed support zone as monetary-policy expectations evolve.<\/p>\n

The post Bitcoin dips 3% ahead of FOMC minutes as $81k support comes into focus<\/a> appeared first on Invezz<\/a><\/p>\n

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