Steady ETF inflows helped Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain momentum near record levels. Broader digital asset markets showed resilience as growth cooled but risk appetite held firm.
Fresh record highs in crypto came amid thin weekend liquidity and U.S. data gaps. Renewed speculation around Fed easing and steady ETF inflows continued to support sentiment.
The U.S. government shutdown added a new layer of uncertainty to markets, driving cautious risk sentiment. Crypto has embraced Uptober, with Bitcoin rebounding above US$119K and Ethereum advancing, while ETF inflows highlighted ongoing institutional demand despite recent volatility.
Markets absorbed a crypto sell-off as the US Fed rate-cut lifted sentiment. Bitcoin bounced back to US$112K after US$285M in liquidations, as ETF flows and macro risks guide the week ahead.
Bitcoin held above US$112K, ETF flows slowed, and altcoins swung on token-specific catalysts. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve showed fresh division.
Institutional dip-buying and steady ETF inflows supported crypto markets after the Fed’s 0.25% cut, while resistance capped Bitcoin’s recent range.