{"id":54773,"date":"2025-10-21T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=54773"},"modified":"2025-10-21T17:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:01:19","slug":"why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Did the Crypto Market Fall? Bitcoin Declines Ahead of the Interest Rate Decision!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The crypto market started the week with sharp declines. In the past 24 hours, <strong>Bitcoin<\/strong> fell below $108,000, while Ethereum dropped below $4,000, unsettling investors. A strong wave of selling swept through the market, leading to a total of $319 million in liquidations within 24 hours. Of this amount, $249 million came from long (buy) positions, indicating that many investors were caught off guard by the downturn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54774 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liquidated-1-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liquidated-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liquidated-1.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/#Sharp_Decline_in_Bitcoin_and_Ethereum\" title=\"Sharp Decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum!\">Sharp Decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/#Macroeconomic_Factors_Stronger_Dollar_and_Rising_Geopolitical_Tension\" title=\"Macroeconomic Factors: Stronger Dollar and Rising Geopolitical Tension\">Macroeconomic Factors: Stronger Dollar and Rising Geopolitical Tension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/#Altcoins_Also_Took_a_Hit\" title=\"Altcoins Also Took a Hit\">Altcoins Also Took a Hit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/#Can_Bitcoin_Recover\" title=\"Can Bitcoin Recover?\">Can Bitcoin Recover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-did-the-crypto-market-fall-bitcoin-declines-ahead-of-the-interest-rate-decision\/#October_2025_Crypto_Correction_Shakes_the_Market\" title=\"October 2025 Crypto Correction Shakes the Market\">October 2025 Crypto Correction Shakes the Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharp_Decline_in_Bitcoin_and_Ethereum\"><\/span>Sharp Decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"385\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The crypto market began the week with a strong wave of selling. On the first trading day of the week, Bitcoin dropped sharply from around $111,000 to below $108,000. On-chain data indicates that this steep move was primarily triggered by the liquidation of highly leveraged long positions in the futures market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"385\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-price-4-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-price-4-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-price-4-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bitcoin-price-4.jpg 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ethereum (ETH) also came under heavy selling pressure, falling below $3,900 and losing more than 6% on a weekly basis. The increasing selling activity in both spot and futures markets triggered panic selling among investors, while total market trading volume surged by over 25% in a short period.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"530\">According to analysts, Bitcoin\u2019s sharp drop to $107,000 indicates that the short-term over-optimism in the market has been broken, and whale sell signals have been quickly reflected in prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"729\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These data clearly show that investors have entered a risk-averse phase in the short term. The Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 34, signaling that fear dominates the market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"729\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54779 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/korku-index-300x117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/korku-index-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/korku-index.jpg 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to experienced investor Matthew Dixon, the main factor triggering the downturn was the aggressive moves by large investors (whales). The transfer of around 2,000 BTC across multiple wallets raised concerns about potential selling pressure in the market. In addition, institutional funds saw outflows totaling approximately $950 million, with over $500 million coming from Bitcoin-focused funds alone. This suggests that institutional investors are shifting toward safer assets in the short term.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"621\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macroeconomic_Factors_Stronger_Dollar_and_Rising_Geopolitical_Tension\"><\/span>Macroeconomic Factors: Stronger Dollar and Rising Geopolitical Tension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"981\">On-chain data shows that the recent selling pressure was not driven solely by technical factors. Global geopolitical and economic developments have deepened uncertainty in the crypto market.<br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\" \/>The renewed escalation of U.S.\u2013China trade tensions has triggered selling pressure in Asian stock markets, while the U.S. dollar index has strengthened.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1277\">At the same time, political instability in the Middle East and rising energy costs in Europe have limited global risk appetite. These conditions have prompted investors to redirect capital toward safe-haven assets such as gold, U.S. Treasuries, and other low-risk instruments.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1321\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Altcoins_Also_Took_a_Hit\"><\/span>Altcoins Also Took a Hit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1420\">The decline wasn\u2019t limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum\u2014major altcoins also experienced sharp losses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1437\">BNB: \u20136%<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1465\">Solana (SOL): \u20134.5%<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1497\">Avalanche (AVAX): \u20137.2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1671\">As a result, many altcoins gave back a large portion of their 2025 gains. Meanwhile, outflows from crypto ETFs further intensified the pressure across the market.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1711\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Bitcoin_Recover\"><\/span>Can Bitcoin Recover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1988\">Investors are now turning their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve\u2019s upcoming interest rate decision. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there is a 98.9% probability of a small rate cut this month, which could provide short-term relief for crypto prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2085\">Analysts, however, emphasize that Bitcoin remains highly sensitive to geopolitical risks:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2284\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\u201cWhen the market enters extreme fear territory, short-term rebounds often occur. However, as long as macroeconomic uncertainty persists, it\u2019s difficult for these recoveries to be sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2284\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fed-rate-cut-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fed-rate-cut-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fed-rate-cut-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fed-rate-cut-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fed-rate-cut.jpg 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"October_2025_Crypto_Correction_Shakes_the_Market\"><\/span>October 2025 Crypto Correction Shakes the Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"448\">The October crypto correction has once again demonstrated just how fragile the market remains. A combination of whale movements, institutional fund outflows, and macroeconomic uncertainty has led to a significant decline in investor confidence. This episode highlights how dependent crypto assets still are on global economic developments and market sentiment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"727\">Analysts expect volatility to persist in the short term, but in the long run, factors such as the Federal Reserve\u2019s monetary policy direction, U.S.\u2013China trade relations, and geopolitical developments are expected to shape the future of the crypto market. For investors, the current period represents a critical phase for risk management and maintaining patience in their positions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2669\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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