Bitcoin nears $81,000 as crypto markets rise and the Fear & Greed Index falls to 51 before Fed decision
Bitcoin rose toward $81,000 on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s October 28 policy decision. CryptoNews reported a gain of nearly 2%, while 36Crypto put BTC at $80,819, up 1.5%; CryptoPotato reported a roughly $2,000 increase over the previous day [1] [2] [3].
The broader market also advanced: CoinGape reported a 1.72% 24-hour increase in total crypto market value to $2.71 trillion. Separately, Adler AM said the Fear & Greed Index fell from 63 to 51 over the past week and had remained in neutral territory for six consecutive days [4] [5].
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- 1Bitcoin Price Bounces as Nasdaq Soars, KOSPI Rebounds, and FOMC Hike Fears PersistCryptoNews• Oct 28, 2026
- 2Bitcoin Reclaims $81K Ahead of FOMC Meeting, M Pumps by 12%: Market WatchCryptoPotato• Oct 28, 2026
- 3Crypto Market Rebounds as Bitcoin Tops $80,000, XRP Gains 2.2% and Zcash Surges36Crypto• Oct 28, 2026
- 4FOMC Meeting Today: Will Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Crash or Rally?CoinGape• Oct 28, 2026
- 5Market sentiment has cooled: the Fear & Greed Index falls to 51Adler AM• Oct 28, 2026
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