Crypto Market Today (11th Oct 2024): Bitcoin at $60k, Fed Rate Cut in Focus as Uptober Underwhelms?

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Today, the global cryptocurrency market is rather stable, with a 0.03% growth, bringing the overall market capitalization to $2.12 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume increased by 4.72%, to $69.14 billion. Despite the overall stability, the Fear & Greed Index is at 37, indicating that investors remain fearful.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent half-point rate cut, lowering the benchmark rate to 4.75%-5.00%, has instilled hopes among investors. As inflation falls and the labor market strengthens, another 50 basis point cut is predicted before the end of the year. These changes, intended to boost economic activity, may encourage more risk-taking in the cryptocurrency market, thereby increasing investor interest in digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin Price Overview: BTC Price Stays Steady but Subdued

Bitcoin stays flat, trading just below $61,000 at $60,572.50, down 0.53% in the past 24 hours. Though the price fell somewhat, 24-hour volumes rose by 7.25%, indicating increased activity. As the market digests the implications of the Federal Reserve’s decisions, Bitcoin’s next move remains unknown, with many anticipating a breakout in either direction.

Curious about BTC’s future price targets? Our Bitcoin Price Prediction answers that and much more!

Altcoins Prices Today: ETH, SOL, and XRP Show Modest Gains

Ethereum (ETH) has gained 0.07% and is currently trading at $2,404.81. The coin remains resilient as traders monitor macroeconomic trends for signs regarding potential price moves. Solana (SOL) rose 0.65% to $140.91, following its recent upward trend, while XRP gained 1.24% to $0.5335.

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Top Gainers and Losers: Mantra Leads, First Neiro Drops

On the upside, Mantra led with a 7.76% increase, followed by Uniswap (+7.12%) and Popcat (+6.40%). Meanwhile, First Neiro suffered the most losses on Ethereum, dropping by 16.55%, followed by Conflux (-5.14%) and Aptos (-4.82%).

As time goes on, the interaction between Fed policy decisions and crypto market dynamics is expected to impact investor mood and market behavior.