Bitcoin volatility nears 2026 lows as traders brace for Fed decision and US midterms
Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.
James Hunt
Publisher The Block
Oct 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM UTC · 1 min read
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Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.
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