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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as crypto ignores Asian tech rally, Fed meeting begins

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Briefings

Bitcoin fell 0.4% to approximately $79,700 while Asian tech stocks rallied, coinciding with the start of the Federal Reserve's upcoming two-day meeting. The DeFi index declined 1.8% during the same period. This snapshot captures a specific moment in October 2026 where major assets diverged significantly.

Key points

• Bitcoin declined 0.4% to around $79,700 while Asian tech stocks rallied.
• The DeFi index dropped 1.8% as the Fed prepares to begin a two-day meeting.

Context

This event occurred during the Federal Reserve's scheduled two-day meeting, which is a critical macroeconomic event. The divergence between Bitcoin's decline and Asian tech gains highlights market sentiment shifts during high-impact financial announcements.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single snapshot from October 2026. Specific dates for the Fed meeting are not provided, and the exact timing of the divergence relative to the meeting is not specified.

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