Bitcoin Holds Near $80K Ahead of Fed Decision as ETF Demand Returns

Bitcoin is trading near the $80,000 level as investors prepare for another important Federal Reserve decision and reassess institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs. BTC has recovered sharply from its mid-year weakness, but the market is now approaching a zone where macroeconomic expectations, ETF flows and technical resistance could determine the next major move. Bitcoin traded around $80,000 on October 26, while broader crypto sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical risk and uncertainty around US monetary policy. The $80,000 area has become an important short-term level after Bitcoin recovered from lows seen earlier in 2026.