Bitcoin Bounces Back to $109,600 After October Setbacks

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Bitcoin Price Rebounds to $109,600 After October Setbacks

After dipping to $106,000 yesterday, Bitcoin has made a modest recovery, now trading at $109,600. This comes on the heels of a rocky October for the cryptocurrency.

As traders look to the future, there is a sense of cautious optimism as they transition from the lackluster "Uptober" rally towards November, a month historically known for stronger performance.

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline of over 3% yesterday, primarily due to a risk-off sentiment triggered by remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding future interest rate cuts, coupled with escalating U.S.–China trade tensions.

This latest drop adds to a week-long trend of falling prices that began following the Fed's recent modest 25 basis point rate cut, which was accompanied by uncertainty about the upcoming December meeting.

October started with high expectations for Bitcoin's so-called “Uptober,” a period typically associated with significant gains.

Initially, Bitcoin rose to approximately $125,000 early in the month, only to lose much of that momentum amidst global economic uncertainties and a slowdown in institutional investment activity. By October 10, the price plummeted to the $108,000 range from $117,000, affected by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and the announcement of new tariffs that triggered a broad market sell-off.

On that day, Bitcoin’s price dropped nearly 10%, while other cryptocurrencies witnessed declines ranging from 20% to 40%. However, it managed to bounce back to around $113,000 amid significant market volatility.

Notably, Strategy (MSTR), a major player in Bitcoin accumulation, purchased only 778 BTC in October — a staggering 78% decrease from September's figures — increasing its total holdings to over 640,000 BTC.

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Throughout the month, altcoins echoed Bitcoin’s struggles. Ethereum occasionally fell below $3,790, while Solana dipped under $187. Despite these downturns, Bitcoin's dominance in the market has remained stable at around 57%, indicating that the market is more likely consolidating than experiencing a capitulation.

As traders set their sights on the month ahead, many are wondering if November will live up to its reputation as a bullish period for Bitcoin. Historically, November has been one of the best-performing months for the cryptocurrency.

While the recent volatility has caused some concerns, the overall sentiment among traders is cautiously optimistic. With the potential for a market rebound, many are looking forward to seeing how the upcoming month unfolds.

As we move forward, traders will be paying close attention to macroeconomic factors and the sentiment within the cryptocurrency market to gauge whether a November rally is on the horizon.