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Bitcoin Holds Near $103,000 in Asia After U.S. Market Decline

QCP Asia highlights Bitcoin’s resilience around $103,000 following U.S. market swings, as Senate passes stopgap funding and rate cut hopes may support prices through 2026.

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Summary

QCP Asia reported Bitcoin traded near $103,000 during Asian hours after volatility in U.S. markets. The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap bill funding the government until January 30, while Polymarket betting markets indicated a 96% probability that the shutdown would end in mid-November. Analysts note that expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and continued corporate resilience could bolster Bitcoin’s outlook into 2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee): The U.S. Federal Reserve body responsible for setting monetary policy, including interest rates.
  • Temporary Funding Bill: A short-term legislative measure allowing continued government operations until a set date.
  • Polymarket: A decentralized prediction market platform where users can trade on event outcomes using cryptocurrency.