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Bitcoin Price Rests Near $80,500 as Midterms, Fed Decision Loom

By Micah Zimmerman

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AI summary of the source article

Bitcoin traded near $80,500 on Tuesday as market participants awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and upcoming midterm elections. The cryptocurrency held within a range of $79,400 to $80,800 following recent outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Why it matters

TD Cowen analysts have warned the results could stall the CLARITY Act for two years.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin traded near $80,500 on Tuesday, fluctuating between $79,400 and $80,800.
  • The Federal Reserve held its target interest rate range at 3.75% to 4% ahead of its October 27-28 policy meeting.
  • The CLARITY Act market structure bill stalled following a failed Senate cloture vote in September.

Source excerpt · Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rests Near $80,500 as Midterms, Fed Decision Loom Bitcoin price recovered from an early-morning low near $79,400 to trade around $80,500 on Tuesday, holding above $80,000 ahead of this week’s Fed decision and the November midterms. This post Bitcoin Price Rests Near $80,500 as Midterms, Fed Decision Loom first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimm…