The New York stock market opened on 27 October 2026. Bitcoin trades at $80,153, up +0.10% in 24 hours. Ethereum sits at $2,327, up +0.45%. The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting began today, a key scheduled event for risk markets this week.
What actually happened
Bitcoin's 24-hour range was $79,416 to $80,680, with volume of $26.34 billion and a market capitalisation of $1.61 trillion, per CoinGecko data read at 13:20 UTC. Ethereum moved between $2,296 and $2,338, with volume of $8.89 billion and a market cap of $284.23 billion. Overnight, Anthropic filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker ANT, reporting first-half 2026 revenue of $16.3 billion (USD) and a net loss of $80.7 billion, per Decrypt. CoinDesk said bitcoin trades below its 50-day moving average, with $80,153 flagged as a key support level.
How we got here
Bitcoin has traded between $80,153 and $86,000 for two weeks, Secure Digital Markets told CoinDesk, noting its 30-day range has compressed from 13% to 6%. FxPro's Alex Kuptsikevich said bitcoin has broken below resistance zones from May and September. Galaxy's Alex Thorn countered that the bear market ended in June and bitcoin is now in an accumulation phase. Derive told CoinDesk that options pricing implies roughly a 3% move by Friday's expiry, tied to this week's Fed meeting.
Why this matters for you
For holders, the Fed meeting is this week's main scheduled event, and options markets price modest, two-sided volatility rather than a directional bet. Equity investors are also weighing Anthropic's IPO filing, the first major AI-model maker to seek a Nasdaq listing, which could shape sentiment toward tech-linked risk assets. Ripple's new trust-bank charter did not move XRP, a reminder that regulatory approval does not guarantee token demand. Bitcoin and ethereum levels above remain unchanged by any of this news.
The bigger question
Bitcoin has traded in a tightening range for two weeks, with its 30-day swing compressing from 13% to 6%, according to Secure Digital Markets. Does that kind of volatility compression, seen across many assets over time, usually resolve calmly, or does it tend to force a sharp move once it finally breaks, no matter which direction the break goes?
What to watch
The Fed's policy meeting concludes Wednesday, 29 October 2026. Options tied to bitcoin expire Friday, 30 October 2026, the date used in current volatility pricing. Anthropic's IPO filing does not yet include a share count or price range, per its S-1. Bonuz will track how both events shape crypto and AI-linked equity sentiment this week.
This article is information, not financial advice. Prices are a snapshot and change constantly. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Do your own research.
