The cryptocurrency Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 mark for the first time since spring 2025.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin fell to around $99,954 on a number of crypto exchanges before partially recovering to above $101,000. The last time the cryptocurrency traded below six figures was in May.
Since setting a new record high above $126,000 in early October, Bitcoin has already fallen by more than 20%.
What is happening is the result of a number of circumstances.
There are now increasing outflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to Bitcoin: since October 29, there have been outflows of about $1.3 billion from spot Bitcoin funds.
In addition, there are macroeconomic factors, including growing uncertainty surrounding the actions of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and expectations regarding interest rates.
The cryptocurrency market is currently facing a phase of increased volatility. Many investors and analysts are wondering whether a local correction point has been reached or whether the decline will continue. Some forecasts consider the possibility of a decline to the $75,000 range in the absence of liquidity inflows.
Fixygen has prepared a summary of the week (October 27-31) for the cryptocurrency market. For the first time since 2018, Bitcoin ended October with a loss of almost 5%. Ethereum fell 8% over the month, while maintaining an annual growth of about 14%. Activity in altcoin options has risen sharply: traders are increasingly betting on calls for VIRTUAL, AAVE, ADA, and other tokens.
It should be noted that macroeconomics has given a weak impetus to market development: the Federal Reserve has again postponed its forecast for further rate cuts, and delays in economic data due to the shutdown have increased uncertainty.
Risk appetite in the market has declined: after record growth in October to ~$126,000 per Bitcoin, concerns about US-China tariffs and the liquidation of more than $400 billion in cryptocurrency-related positions have returned the market to a state of caution.
Bitcoin retains its status as the “global reserve cryptocurrency,” but volatility is becoming more pronounced: the price broke through the ~$104,000 mark at the beginning of the week, but support remained in the ~$106,000–109,000 range.
Altcoins and options: interest is shifting towards altcoins and derivatives on them. The growth in open interest and the prevalence of call options indicate attempts by market participants to capture momentum in less liquid assets. This could create spikes with strong corrections.
Macro conditions remain the main risk factor: the Fed’s decision, delays in key data, trade friction between the US and China — all this limits the inflow of capital into risky assets, including cryptocurrencies. It also strengthens the correlation between crypto assets and traditional markets.
In the coming weeks, the crypto market may be in a consolidation phase: volatility will remain, but without a clear upward or downward trend until a clear macro signal appears.
If the Fed or another major regulator delivers a positive surprise, a rapid rebound is possible. If the news is negative or absent, another correction to around $100,000 for Bitcoin is possible.
The week of October 27–31 served as a reminder that cryptocurrencies continue to adapt to “big politics” and global economic risks. The market has emerged from record growth at a high price, and now the key words for participants are “careful risk assessment + strategy flexibility.”
Source: https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20251102/pidsumki-tizhnya-na-rinku-kriptovalyut-oglyad-fixygen.html
Over the past seven days, the cryptocurrency market has experienced significant volatility — panic selling, record liquidations of leveraged positions, further recovery, and new records. Here are the main trends, facts, and forecasts from Fixygen:
On Friday, one of the largest sell-offs in recent times took place: according to media reports, more than $19 billion in cryptocurrency positions were liquidated under the influence of news about US tariff measures against China. Bitcoin, which had previously risen to $125–126 thousand, underwent a correction and decline.
Simultaneously with the correction, data appeared on record inflows into global cryptocurrency ETFs — $5.95 billion in a week. This indicates that institutional players remain interested in digital assets even amid volatility.
Amid uncertainty in the financial markets, gold set a new record, surpassing the $4,000/ounce level.
This reinforces the argument about the role of traditional assets as “safe havens” during financial market turmoil.
Bitcoin: after a correction, it held support below $110,000, but during the week, it recovered to levels around $114,000–$122,000. Ether (ETH): fell by about 4–5% on a weekly basis amid corrective sentiment. Altcoins: some coins from the protocol segment showed high volatility — strong rebounds, changes in dominance. At the same time, BTC (BTC.D) dominance increased: investors temporarily returned to a more “reliable” asset due to pressure on altcoins.
What lies ahead? Most likely, further volatility. If uncertainty continues, investors may again move towards BTC or stablecoins, leaving altcoins behind. If US or EU regulators make positive decisions, this could give the market new momentum.
Experts predict that frequent “shiny” rises will be followed by sharp declines — players should be prepared for smooth entry/exit.
The Fixygen project analyzed all cryptocurrency market trends over the week and prepared an analysis for investors and the media. The cryptocurrency market ended last week with mixed sentiments: leading digital assets showed mixed dynamics, investors continue to assess signals from the US Federal Reserve, the global stock market, and industry news.
According to CoinMarketCap, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market at the end of the week was about $2.43 trillion, which is 1.5% higher than seven days ago. At the same time, the daily trading volume remained volatile and fluctuated between $70-90 billion.
Bitcoin rose to $66,000 during the week, but corrected to $64,500 on Friday, which is 0.7% lower than the previous week. Analysts note that the asset is holding in the $63,000–67,000 range, and the key driver for further movement will remain the dynamics of US inflation and expectations regarding interest rates.
Ethereum, amid news of growing interest from institutional players, managed to rise above $2,600, but failed to consolidate above this level — the week ended with a quote of $2,550. As a result, the asset showed moderate growth of about 2.1%.
Altcoins behaved in different ways. Solana rose in price by almost 5% amid increased activity in the ecosystem of decentralized applications. Ripple and Cardano added about 1%, while Dogecoin and Shiba Inu fell within the range of 2-3%.
Stablecoins maintained their positions: USDT’s share in the market structure remains at 68%, indicating high liquidity and continued cautious demand from investors.
Experts emphasize that the cryptocurrency market continues to react to the macroeconomic situation and news about regulation. In particular, discussions of new rules for disclosing information about digital assets in the US are putting pressure on short-term expectations.
In the medium term, market participants will focus on upcoming US employment reports, Fed minutes, and global inflation statistics. These factors could set the direction for Bitcoin and key altcoins in October.
Thus, last week on the crypto market was a period of relative stabilization with limited fluctuations, while in the coming weeks, investors are waiting for new drivers for growth or correction.
Source: https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20251003/nedelnyy-analiz-rynka-kriptovalyut-ot-fixygen.html
In an interview with journalist Lex Friedman, Telegram founder Pavel Durov expressed confidence that the price of bitcoin will eventually rise to $1 million per coin.
The entrepreneur previously said that in 2013 he bought 2,000 bitcoins at a price of about $750 each, investing approximately $1.5 million.
In the interview, he described the purchase as a strategic investment, calling Bitcoin “digital gold.”
The week on the cryptocurrency markets was marked by cautious optimism: Bitcoin strengthened, Ethereum and altcoins are preparing for potential growth, and key events – Fed rates, regulatory updates, and token lock-up volumes – are setting the tone for the second half of September.
Bitcoin rose 8% in September and is on track to have its best September in 13 years.
The total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market stabilized at around $4.05 trillion.
Bitcoin’s dominance has declined slightly, giving altcoins room to shine.
Ethereum and other major altcoins are showing the best growth rates in recent months; ETH has outperformed Bitcoin over the last third of the summer.
Bitcoin and ETH trading volumes have declined slightly, indicating market participants’ expectations ahead of major decisive events and regulatory decisions.
Forecasts and familiar themes for the second half of September from Fixygen:
Market participants expect another rate cut in the US, which could stimulate growth in “risky” assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Since Bitcoin is not so clearly in the lead, investors are likely to flow into altcoins — especially projects with real utility or new upgrades/token burns.
Simplified rules for listing ETF products and relaxed regulations could all increase the inflow of institutional capital.
There could be sharp pullbacks, especially if the macroeconomy unexpectedly deteriorates: inflation, unstable geopolitics, or regulatory overreach. Support from key levels (strong resistance/support) will be critical.
Close attention should be paid to events related to token unlocks and network protocol updates (e.g., throughput increases, staking income increases). These events could drive short-term interest in the market.
Source: https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20250919/pidsumki-tizhnya-dlya-kriptovalyut-oglyad-fixygen.html
