Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On October 29 2025 : FED Rate Cut, Pi Network,Trump Coin,XRP ETF

Despite widespread claims that Fed rate cuts would ignite altcoin season, Ethereum’s charts tell a different story. Following past cuts, ETH saw a pump-and-dump in September 2024, a strong rally in November likely tied to Trump’s election victory, and then a 66% drop after peaking in December. In 2025, ETH remains down 17% since September, though still up 67% since the first rate cut. With the Trump–Xi China tariff deadline approaching on Saturday, analysts warn that one post on Truth Social could either boost markets or trigger sharp selloffs.

Binance Futures has announced the launch of pre-market trading for the KITEUSDT perpetual contract, expanding its offerings in the AI and DeFi sectors. Meanwhile, Binance Wallet revealed that the second phase of its Prime Sale Pre-TGE will feature MMTFinance (MMT), one of the largest DEXs on the Sui network. Kite AI, the project behind KITE, is an Agentic Payment Protocol backed by PayPal Ventures, signaling growing institutional interest in AI-integrated crypto solutions. These moves highlight Binance’s continued focus on early-stage innovation and cross-sector blockchain development.

With the FOMC decision just hours away, markets expect a 25 bps rate cut, but analysts warn the real story lies in Powell’s tone. One market strategist cautions that while the Fed may end Quantitative Tightening (QT), it won’t begin Quantitative Easing (QE) — meaning liquidity will stay tight and banks will remain starved for cash. He highlights growing stress in the repo market, calling it “worse than 2019,” as overnight funding collapses. With inflation still far above target, fresh money printing is unlikely soon. Expecting liquidity to vanish, he remains short on Bitcoin and stocks, targeting $116,700–$117,200.

Ethereum (ETH) saw a sharp correction yesterday but quickly rebounded from the $3,900–$3,950 support zone, showing signs of resilience. Analysts suggest the recent selling was mainly due to investors de-risking ahead of today’s FOMC meeting. If Fed Chair Jerome Powell adopts a dovish tone, signaling confidence in further easing, ETH could rally again, supported by renewed liquidity and improving market sentiment.

The Fed is set to cut rates by 25 bps today at 2 PM ET, with odds near 100%. Markets will focus on the Fed’s statement, Quantitative Tightening (QT) update, and Powell’s tone. Ending QT would mark a major liquidity shift, historically bullish for risk assets like crypto. If Powell signals confidence in easing inflation and slower growth, expect yields to fall, the dollar to weaken, and Bitcoin to rally. A cautious tone could lead to short-term consolidation instead.

Bitcoin rebounded to $115,000 after easing tensions with China, showing renewed strength ahead of a key macro event. Markets are now focused on tomorrow’s FED interest rate decision, where a rate cut is widely expected.Analysts warn that the event could trigger a classic “sell-the-news” reaction, bringing short-term volatility. However, any initial dip may be short-lived — as increased liquidity and capital rotation from gold could drive Bitcoin’s next leg higher.

A Beijing court has sentenced five individuals to prison terms ranging from two to four years for their involvement in a large-scale illegal foreign exchange operation using cryptocurrency. The group was found guilty of converting client-transferred RMB into USDT and transferring the funds across borders, effectively disguising foreign exchange transactions totaling over $166 million.The verdict underscores China’s continued crackdown on crypto-related financial crimes, particularly activities that violate the nation’s strict foreign exchange and capital control laws.

Binance has announced that it will delist and cease trading for all spot trading pairs involving Flamingo (FLM), Kadena (KDA), and Perpetual Protocol (PERP) on November 12, 2025, at 03:00 (UTC). The exchange stated that the decision was made following its regular project review process, which assesses factors such as project development activity, trading volume, and overall ecosystem health. Users are advised to complete any necessary trades or withdrawals before the delisting takes effect.

French lawmaker Éric Ciotti has proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve, introducing a bill that would see France acquire 420,000 BTC about 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next 7 to 8 years.The proposal outlines an ambitious plan to make France Europe’s first nation with a strategic Bitcoin reserve, powered by nuclear and hydroelectric mining, and funded through daily BTC purchases of roughly €15 million from national savings funds. The bill also suggests that seized crypto assets remain in the state treasury rather than being auctioned, and even opens the door for tax payments in Bitcoin (pending approval).

Bitcoin rebounded to $115,000 after easing tensions with China, showing renewed strength ahead of a key macro event. Markets are now focused on tomorrow’s FED interest rate decision, where a rate cut is widely expected.Analysts warn that the event could trigger a classic “sell-the-news” reaction, bringing short-term volatility. However, any initial dip may be short-lived — as increased liquidity and capital rotation from gold could drive Bitcoin’s next leg higher.

Bitcoin continues to follow its expected trajectory, forming a higher low around the $112K region, according to recent market analysis. The analyst emphasized that maintaining this support level through the FOMC event could set the stage for another push toward $116K in the near term. While short-term volatility is likely, traders are advised to avoid overtrading and stay patient as Bitcoin consolidates. The current price action suggests the market remains on track for a potential rebound once the FOMC-driven uncertainty clears.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes Bitcoin remains heavily undervalued despite recent market turbulence. In a post on X, he noted that the asset has retested lower levels, found buying pressure, and experienced a weak bounce, suggesting renewed accumulation. Van de Poppe warned traders that volatility is expected to surge as the FOMC event unfolds, advising inexperienced traders to avoid leveraged positions on such a high-risk day. He also compared Bitcoin’s performance to gold, saying the metal is currently stalling while Bitcoin lags behind making buying around $112,000 “essentially a steal.”

WLFI is consolidating around the $0.15 mark, showing signs of strong accumulation after weeks of correction. The token has found solid support between $0.14 and $0.15 — a key demand zone that continues to attract buyers. With sellers losing momentum and buyers reloading positions, the market structure remains bullish as long as WLFI holds above $0.15. A sustained move beyond the $0.19 resistance level, identified as the point of control, could trigger a breakout and signal the next leg higher for the token.

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded another bearish alarm for Bitcoin, claiming the crypto’s failure to keep up with traditional markets signals an impending correction. In a post on X, Schiff noted that while Big Tech pushed the NASDAQ to a new record high, Bitcoin remains over 10% below its all-time high, and MicroStrategy ($MSTR) is down 48% from its November 2024 peak. Schiff argued that Bitcoin’s lag behind gold and tech stocks suggests “the bubble is about to pop,” reinforcing his long-standing skepticism toward the cryptocurrency market.

Pi Network has rolled out a new system process that could unblock an additional 3 million Pioneers currently stuck in Tentative KYC status. The update allows users to complete additional liveness checks directly in the app to verify their identity and move forward in the KYC process. The team urged users with a Tentative KYC status to complete the new liveness checks as soon as possible to ensure their accounts are verified and fully functional within the Pi ecosystem. This move is expected to accelerate the overall KYC completion rate across the network.

October 28 marked another bullish day for crypto ETFs as both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot funds recorded strong investor interest. Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $202 million in net inflows, extending their winning streak to a third consecutive day. Ethereum spot ETFs outshone Bitcoin, drawing in $246 million in net inflows, led by Fidelity’s FETH, which alone accounted for $99.27 million. The steady inflows into both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs signal renewed institutional confidence amid improving market sentiment and growing anticipation of further crypto market gains.