Bitcoin in Focus as Fed Data Blackout Fuels Market Uncertainty Ahead of October FOMC Meeting

COINOTAG reports a renewed Fed setback as the government shutdown suspends data collection and halts the ADP payroll feed. With the FOMC meeting looming, a persistent data vacuum may complicate policy judgment despite Powell’s efforts to restore the stream.

The shutdown has stretched to 22 days, nearing historical extremes. If unresolved into November, analysts warn of holiday-season risk to consumer confidence and lasting scars. Markets price potential shifts in quantitative tightening and near-term rate moves, reshaping risk premia.

Bond and currency markets respond as yields drift lower on hedging demand while the U.S. dollar remains volatile. The opaque data backdrop preserves a cautious, risk-off stance.

In crypto, BTC liquidation maps show a cluster above $114,000 with a demand zone near $105,000–$106,000. Uncertainty and tighter dollar liquidity have kept volatility elevated. Bitunix analysts emphasize that data transparency may become a strategic advantage for crypto liquidity in the long run.