Crypto Markets Brace for Fed Interest Rate Decision and Possible Merger Developments

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The week beginning Oct. 27 opens with both Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near $115,000 and Ethereum (ETH) trading around $4,180, as traders wait for a catalyst to break the market’s tight trading ranges.

Two major events dominate the calendar:

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision (Oct. 29):
The Fed’s policy announcement could be the defining market event of the week, with traders watching for hints of a long-awaited rate cut or continued caution from policymakers. Any surprise move is likely to ripple across risk assets — including crypto.
Core Scientific (CORZ) and CoreWeave (CRWV) Merger Vote (Oct. 30):
Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific will hold a virtual meeting to vote on its potential merger with AI infrastructure player CoreWeave. The deal could mark a major milestone for convergence between digital assets and high-performance computing.

With macro policy decisions and corporate consolidation both on deck, this week could set the tone for November — determining whether crypto markets finally break out of consolidation or extend their current holding pattern.