Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a Fed pause may not save the crypto market

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What happened

Bitcoin slid below $81,000 on Oct.

8, with an intraday low near $80,800, even as traders expect the Fed to hold in October.

The September FOMC minutes, released Oct.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin slid below $81,000 on Oct.
  • 8, with an intraday low near $80,800, even as traders expect the Fed to hold in October.
  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:25 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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