Bitcoin stuck in range as focus turns to US midterms, Fed and Big Tech earnings

The story so far: Analysts see crypto volatility rising

K33 analysts said bitcoin's low volatility could return as the Fed rate decision and US midterms approach, and HTX Research's Chloe also expects crypto volatility to rise. Bitcoin is trading in a range as focus turns to the US midterms, the Fed and Big Tech earnings, and trader Ansem now says he is bearish on bitcoin…

1. 21 Oct 202611:43 UTC

   K33 says Bitcoin volatility may pick up as Fed decision and US midterms near

   Bitcoin's 28-day volatility has fallen to 1.2%, close to its lowest level of 2026, as trading activity stays subdued. K33 analysts expect volatility to return as next week's Federal Reserve rate decision and the 3 November US midterm elections approach.

   BitcoinOdailyAINeutral

2. 23 Oct 202603:12 UTC

   HTX Research's Chloe expects crypto volatility to rise over next two weeks

   HTX Research analyst Chloe said crypto volatility may rise over the next two weeks as the Federal Reserve decides on rates and key data lands. She said a hold alone may not lift prices, while a dovish Fed, softer core PCE inflation and steady spot BTC ETF inflows could push BTC past its recent peak.

   MacroCoinNessAINeutral

3. 23 Oct 202623:16 UTC

   Bitcoin stuck in range as focus turns to US midterms, Fed and Big Tech earnings

   Bitcoin is trading within a range as attention shifts to the US midterm elections, the Federal Reserve and earnings from major technology companies.

   BitcoinBloomingbitAINeutral

4. 26 Oct 202614:13 UTC

   Ansem says he is bearish on Bitcoin, ether and large-cap stocks

   Crypto trader Ansem says he is bearish on Bitcoin, ether and large-cap stocks, expecting sharp two-way volatility in the fourth quarter while some on-chain assets may still perform well. He cites this week's Federal Reserve rate decision, major earnings and fading momentum in AI stocks, but says a pullback could precede further gains.

   MacroOdailyAIBearish