The broader market reflected the digestion of the Bank of Japan's 25-basis-point rate hike, a move that, analysts said, had been anticipated
The flagship digital asset now accounts for 8.1 per cent of total holdings, highlighting renewed investor appetite for stability in a market often defined by volatility
In the near term, holding $88,000 could allow a relief bounce, while a break lower, analysts believe, may open downside toward $86,000-$87,000
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While equities briefly rallied, the momentum failed to carry over to digital assets
If Bitcoin remains range-bound post-FOMC, rotational flows, analysts believe, may continue to support altcoins at the margins
The positive sentiment spilled over into the altcoin space, with Solana (SOL), Render (RENDER), XRP (XRP), Cardano (ADA), Pepe (PEPE) and Sui (SUI) staging steady recoveries on the charts
The rebound followed the Federal Reserve's decision to halt its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program and inject liquidity into the markets, boosting short-term financial stability.
Analysts remain cautiously optimistic but note that liquidity conditions and global macro developments will shape the near-term trajectory
Despite these headwinds, analysts believe macro liquidity from the Fed pivot could act as a stabiliser if capital rotation resumes toward large-cap cryptocurrencies
Large-cap tokens have led the modest recovery, even as mid-cap and smaller altcoins continue to lag following a phase of heavy deleveraging
Calling volatility "vitality," Saylor argued that Bitcoin's sharp price swings are essential to its long-term performance and the opportunity it creates for investors
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Market weakness deepens as BTC struggles to reclaim key levels and Ethereum tests support zones, with analysts warning of further downside risks
The overall market sentiment remains dominated by fear, with the CoinMarketCap Crypto Fear and Greed Index registering at 27, firmly in the "fear" zone
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The overall tone of crypto markets, analysts said, remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index steady at 42 - indicating reduced panic and improving investor confidence
The cryptocurrency, which had fallen to around $103,598 on October 17, climbed back to $110,222 in the last 24 hours - up 2.82 per cent
The recent pullback in Bitcoin, they said, appears to be a classic case of market fatigue after record highs
Despite the intense volatility, market participants remained resilient, with total crypto market capitalisation rebounding above $4 trillion