Bitcoin Open Interest Nears $40B Ahead of Fed Rate Cut

Bitcoin traders are building leveraged positions as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Open interest has surged to $37.63 billion ahead of the pivotal FOMC meeting, with prediction markets pricing in a 92.6% chance of a quarter-point reduction. Experts warn that while the outlook appears bullish, leverage-driven volatility remains a significant risk.

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Fed Chair Finalists Named as Powell Succession Nears

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed five finalists to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a critical juncture in the leadership transition at the world’s most powerful central bank. The White House expects to make its selection by year-end, with the candidate pool narrowing to current Fed officials, former governors, and private sector executives as monetary policy decisions loom large for the U.S. economy.

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Bitcoin Cycle Shift: 2026 Peak Predicted Amid Macro Changes

Bitcoin’s traditional four-year price cycle may be extending to five years, according to new analysis from The Bull Theory. The next market peak is now projected for Q2 2026, driven by structural shifts in global liquidity and institutional accumulation patterns. This represents a significant departure from historical patterns that have guided crypto markets for over a decade, with Bitcoin recently recovering to $110,000 while showing signs of a fundamentally different market structure.

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Bitcoin Braces for CPI Data Amid Government Shutdown

Bitcoin and broader financial markets are preparing for the first inflation data release following the U.S. government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index reading on Friday will significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with analysts predicting a measured market reaction even if inflation figures surprise to the upside.

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AI Predicts 2025 Altcoin Season: ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity Weigh In

Three leading AI chatbots have delivered cautiously optimistic predictions about the potential for a full-scale altcoin season before the end of 2025. While Bitcoin has maintained its dominance with strong performance throughout the year, many alternative cryptocurrencies continue to struggle below their previous peaks. The collective AI analysis points to specific market indicators and macroeconomic catalysts that could finally trigger the long-awaited rotation into altcoins, with timing emerging as the critical variable for investors.

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Delayed CPI Report Looms as Fed Decision Nears

Crypto markets showed modest gains while awaiting a pivotal inflation report delayed by the government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index data, due Friday, represents the final major economic indicator before the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. Meanwhile, Bitcoin reclaimed $110,500 as analysts maintained bullish sentiment.

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SOFR-RRP Spread Signals Fed Policy Shift, Crypto Reacts

An unusual widening in the SOFR-RRP spread has triggered alarm bells across financial markets, with crypto traders interpreting the signal as potential early warning of Federal Reserve policy intervention. The 29 basis point gap on a non-quarter-end day suggests tightening funding conditions in the financial system’s plumbing. Simultaneous draws on the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility and pressure on regional banks reinforce concerns about liquidity scarcity.

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