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Weekly crypto update: Fed cuts 25 bps, Trump–Xi truce eases tariffs, BTC holds $110K, ETH dips to $3.9K, Alts like $ICNT, $AO, $WRX lead gains
Author: Chirag Sharma
The week of October 27 to November 3, 2025, captured crypto’s shifting mood between global diplomacy and central bank policy. The Federal Reserve’s rate cut, the Trump–Xi summit in Busan, and a cautious rebound from October’s turbulence defined sentiment. The total crypto market cap moved between $2.16 trillion and $2.3 trillion, finishing the week about 4% lower. Roughly $1.1 billion in liquidations reflected traders trimming leverage as macro signals turned mixed. Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidated, while Solana (SOL) showed resilience on ETF optimism and strong DEX activity. Now let us dive into major moves of this weekly crypto update.
$ICNT (+48%) – Surged on news of 1,000+ real-world clients, showing growing adoption.
$AO (+44%) – Boosted after the first AO-native x402 facilitator went live.
$WRX (+33%) – Recovered strongly after coming back online following a major hack.
$ANYONE (+28%) – Listed on Google Play Console, expanding its ecosystem reach.
$VIRTUAL (+27%) – Gained from AI-driven ecosystem growth and new partnerships.
$COAI (–81%) – Tanked after community fears around team selling their holdings.
$AIC (–46%) – Faced correction following a 400% one-month rally.
$EVAA (–44%) – Pulled back after a long streak of daily green candles.
$PALU (–38%) – Lost traction as hype faded around the Binance mascot memecoin.
$ZORA (–30%) – Dropped on low buy volume across exchanges.
The week opened with anticipation around the Federal Reserve’s October 29 decision and the Trump–Xi summit on October 30 in South Korea. Both events delivered mixed but significant signals.
The Fed announced a 25 basis-point rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.75–4.00%, the second easing this year.
Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks sounded cautious, saying a December cut was “not a foregone conclusion” and emphasizing disagreement among policymakers.
Governor Stephen Miran pushed for a deeper 50 bps cut, while Kansas City’s Jeff Schmid preferred to pause, citing long-term labor concerns.
Crypto reacted negatively at first, as Powell’s restraint disappointed traders. Within a day, $800 million in positions were liquidated, and Bitcoin briefly touched $109,200. Still, analysts viewed the decision as a liquidity-friendly signal for the months ahead. J.P. Morgan expects two more 25 bps cuts before year-end, which could add around $29 billion in liquidity to global markets.
The Trump–Xi meeting in Busan on October 30 stole the spotlight. After months of tariff escalation, both sides agreed to de-escalate trade tensions.
Highlights included:
The announcement sparked a brief global rally. Bitcoin climbed to $111,000, BNB gained 5%, and risk assets turned positive. Trump called it an “amazing meeting,” while Xi framed it as a path toward stability.
Though the details were vague, the market treated the truce as a reset for risk sentiment. Analysts on X called it a “macro unlock” for crypto, referencing the reversal of October’s sharp drawdown.
Crypto’s charts mirrored the week’s tug-of-war between optimism and caution.
The Fear & Greed Index stayed near 42, and BTC dominance at 59% showed a continued tilt toward safer assets.
November historically delivers strong gains for Bitcoin, averaging about 46% monthly upside in past cycles. Analysts expect a similar trend this year as macro conditions improve.
Forecasts for major assets:
Risks remain. Powell’s cautious tone, delayed U.S. data, and post-summit uncertainty could spark short-term dips. Yet with easing liquidity, trade peace, and stable ETF demand, November looks set for renewed accumulation and gradual recovery.
