Bitcoin Price Faces $11B Options Expiry After FOMC Uncertainty Clears

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October 29, 2026

Bitcoin price faces another major test on October 30, when $11 billion in options contracts expire. The FOMC has already delivered its latest interest-rate decision, leaving traders to assess whether Bitcoin can hold its ground as derivatives positioning resets. A relief rally could emerge if the market absorbs the Fed’s message without another selling pressure.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75% to 4% on October 28, matching expectations. However, two officials dissented, preferring a quarter-point rate hike. The decision removed one immediate source of uncertainty, but the Fed’s stance on future policy remains important for risk assets.