{
  "id": 16664114,
  "title": "Crypto Market Today, Oct. 26: Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 as Fed Decision Looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/crypto-market-today-oct-26-bitcoin-slips-below-80-000-as-fed-decision",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-26T21:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/stock-market-today/2026/10/26/crypto-market-today-oct-26-bitcoin-slips-below-usd80-000-as-fed-decision-looms/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 26, 2026, the cryptocurrency market continued its downward trend as risk appetite waned. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $80,000 mark, falling 0.28% to $79,817.06, while Ethereum (ETH) declined 0.58% to $2,313.61, and Solana (SOL) dropped 0.94% to $100.30. The market's slide was attributed to two primary factors: traders reducing exposure ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on October 28, and a post-quarter rally leading to profit-taking. Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) declined 1.61%, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) fell 1.66%, and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) dropped 3.22%. The probability of a rate hike remains low at 8%, but the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's decision could maintain market volatility. To regain stability, crypto markets would need to see Bitcoin hold above the $80,000 level and major altcoins demonstrate renewed strength.",
  "summary": "Major cryptocurrencies weakened amid broader risk aversion as traders await the Fed decision.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Crypto Market Today, Oct. 26: Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000 as Fed Decision Looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/crypto-market-today-oct-26-bitcoin-slips-below-80-000-as-fed-decision-16664779",
        "published": "2026-10-26T21:25:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}