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Fed Cut Triggers Crypto Repricing as Bitcoin Holds Near $109,000

Powell’s warning that a December cut is not assured cooled U.S. spot ETF demand, spurring profit‑taking.

Overview

  • U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs flipped to net redemptions, with about $470.7 million in outflows on Oct. 29 that ended a four‑day inflow streak as volumes jumped.
  • Roughly $0.9 billion to more than $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated within 24 hours, with long trades taking the bulk of the losses.
  • Rate‑cut odds for December fell after Powell’s remarks, with Polymarket showing a 71% chance versus about 90% before the press conference.
  • On‑chain analytics show long‑term holders distributing roughly 104,000 BTC per month, with daily transfers to exchanges around $293 million.
  • Despite near‑term outflows and volatility, spot Bitcoin ETFs still hold more than 1.5 million BTC, while BTC trades near $109,000 after lows around $106,000.