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Bitcoin Volatility Nears Yearly Lows Ahead of Fed Decision and US Midterms

  • —28-day realized volatility dropped to 1.2%, near the 2026 low
  • —BTC ranged between $80,000 and $84,000 on $2.5 billion daily spot volume
  • —IBIT drew 8,128 BTC on Oct. 19; spot ETFs added 6,436 BTC net
  • —Bitcoin's correlation with Nasdaq strengthened again after weakening in August-September
Why it matters: Volatility compression often precedes sharp moves, and the Fed meeting and midterms could act as near-term catalysts.
Source: DiarioBitcoin