Fed Policy Pivot and Merger Speculation Could Define This Week’s Crypto Narrative

Welcome to Crypto Week Ahead — your guide to the key catalysts shaping digital asset markets for the week beginning Oct. 27. For daily updates and deeper analysis, don’t forget to subscribe to Crypto Daybook Americas.

After a relatively quiet stretch, traders are watching to see if Bitcoin (BTC), currently near $115,000, and Ethereum (ETH), around $4,180, can finally break free from their recent consolidation ranges.

Two major events stand out this week that could influence market momentum:

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision — Oct. 29

The Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Tuesday could be the week’s defining moment. With inflation moderating but growth concerns rising, investors are eager to see whether the Fed will hint at the timing of its next rate cut. Any shift in tone could trigger movement across both traditional and crypto markets.

Core Scientific and CoreWeave Merger Vote — Oct. 30

Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific (CORZ) will hold a virtual meeting to vote on its proposed merger with CoreWeave (CRWV), a deal that could merge crypto mining with the booming AI infrastructure sector. The outcome could set a precedent for cross-industry convergence between blockchain and high-performance computing.

With macro policy and corporate developments colliding this week, traders are on alert for renewed volatility — and potentially, the next major directional move in crypto markets.