Bitcoin, Ether Climb as Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision
October 27, 2025
Crypto markets moved higher on Monday, led by Bitcoin and Ether, as traders positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week.
Bitcoin (BTC) advanced to $115,200, while Ether (ETH) traded near $4,160, extending a modest rebound from last week’s pullback. The move comes as investors anticipate a rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday — a shift that could provide fresh momentum for risk assets.
Market analysts said optimism over looser monetary policy has helped lift sentiment after a quiet trading period. “With rate cuts back in focus, traders are rotating back into high-beta assets like crypto,” one strategist noted.
Bitcoin’s market dominance continued to strengthen, underscoring relative softness across altcoins. Still, a few tokens bucked the trend — ENA rose to $0.4986, and ZEC gained to $339.38, outperforming the broader market.
The uptick suggests growing speculative appetite ahead of a potentially market-moving week, as traders look for cues from the Fed on the pace and depth of its expected easing cycle.
