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Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike

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What happened

A weak September jobs report may have taken a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday.

Key facts

  • A weak September jobs report may have taken a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:39:57 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.

  1. BTC price fights to reclaim 2026 open: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week

  2. Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike

  3. SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings

  4. Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 848,000 After 334 BTC Buy

  5. Metaplanet reveals net income strategy to fuel Bitcoin accumulation

  6. Bitcoin Price Grinds at $86K as Resistance Refuses to Give Way

Sources

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