The US crypto market today, October 29, 2025, is experiencing mild recovery following a recent spell of heightened volatility and is positioning itself ahead of an expected US Federal Reserve rate cut. This atmosphere of cautious optimism is creating both opportunities and areas of concern for investors and traders across major crypto assets.
Market Overview and Sentiment :
The total crypto market capitalization has dipped slightly by around 1% and now stands at $3.81–$3.9 trillion.Trading volumes have surged, rising by nearly 29% to $164 billion as traders react to both macroeconomic news and ongoing regulatory shifts.The sentiment is neutral to slightly bullish, supported by the Fear & Greed Index at 42, and boosted by hopes for Fed monetary easing.
Major Cryptocurrency MovesBitcoin (BTC): Trades at roughly $113,278 with intraday lows near $112,412 and highs just above $113,376. Despite the correction, BTC eyes a rebound towards $115,000–$123,000 if bullish momentum is sustained. Year-over-year growth is robust, with a current market cap over $2.23 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH): Now around $4,027–$4,244, moving closer to potential resistance at $4,700. Volume in ETH derivatives has risen sharply, and network activity is robust with over 2 million daily transactions.BNB, XRP, and Solana: BNB is trading at approximately $1,294 and shows signs of recovery buoyed by DeFi adoption. XRP and Solana remain volatile but see strong investor interest, with Solana also benefitting from recent ETF launches and ecosystem upgrades.
Key Trends and CatalystsETF Flows: BTC ETFs have seen $446 million in inflows (notably led by BlackRock), while new ETF products for Solana and Litecoin are stimulating additional interest.Liquidations and Whale Movements: The market has seen $20 billion in liquidations—60% in shorts—while major “whale” buys provide support. Notable transfers from legacy addresses, including Satoshi-era BTC, suggest renewed large-holder activity.Regulatory Watch: The G20 has highlighted gaps in global crypto oversight.
