Bitcoin Updates: Federal Reserve's Careful Approach and ETF Withdrawals Lead to $1.13 Billion in Crypto Sell-Offs
- Cryptocurrency markets crashed on Nov 3, 2025, with $1.13B in liquidations as Bitcoin fell below $107,500 and altcoins dropped over 6% amid Fed policy uncertainty. - Federal Reserve Chair Powell's cautious stance on rate cuts and ETF outflows—including $1.15B from BlackRock—exacerbated sell-offs, boosting dollar strength and risk aversion. - October's "black swan" event—$19.37B in 24-hour liquidations—set the stage for November's turmoil, with Solana and Dogecoin losing 60–80% of value during prior volat
The cryptocurrency sector saw a significant decline on November 3, 2025, as
The Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to further rate reductions was a major factor. After a 25 basis point cut in October, Fed Chair Jerome Powell remarked that a December cut was not “guaranteed,” which strengthened the dollar and reduced risk appetite, Coinpedia noted. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, cautioning that tight monetary policy had already slowed economic growth, leaving little space for more easing, Coinpedia reported. The FedWatch tool now indicates a 69.3% chance of a December rate cut, lower than previous estimates, according to Coinpedia.
Bitcoin ETFs intensified the decline, with $1.15 billion leaving these funds during the week ending November 3, led by
The turmoil in October 2025 set the backdrop for November’s volatility. A “black swan” event on October 10—sparked by President Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods—wiped out $19.37 billion in leveraged positions within a day, marking the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history, according to a
Altcoins continued to face challenges in November, with the top 50 tokens dropping nearly 4% in a single session. Bitcoin’s market share climbed to 60.15%, reflecting a move toward safer assets, Coinpedia said. In contrast, Solana’s ETF attracted $197 million in new investments as some investors looked for alternatives to Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to a
Coinbase reported mixed results during the market turbulence. The exchange surpassed Q3 2025 revenue forecasts at $1.9 billion, but outflows from Bitcoin ETFs weighed on institutional interest, according to a
Experts caution that if Bitcoin drops below $106,000, it could trigger an additional $6 billion in liquidations, further accelerating the decline, Coinpedia warned. With ongoing uncertainty around Fed policy and continued ETF outflows, the market remains susceptible to further downturns.
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