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Bitcoin Surges Past $115K as Crypto Stocks Skyrocket on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

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27 October 2025
  • Crypto Rally: Bitcoin (BTC) jumped back above ~$115,000 on Oct. 27 (a ~5% weekend gain), while Ethereum cleared ~$4,100 [1]. The total crypto market cap swelled by roughly $150 billion over the weekend [2]. Smaller altcoins also rallied – for example Solana pushed past $200 [3] – reflecting a broad risk-on move.
  • Macro Drivers: The surge was fueled by easing geopolitical and policy fears. News that the U.S. and China had made “substantial progress” on a new trade framework (with potential tariff rollbacks) sent risk assets higher [4]. At the same time, markets are virtually certain the Fed will cut rates this week, a dovish pivot that traditionally boosts high-beta assets like crypto [5] [6].
  • Fund Flows: Crypto investment products saw massive inflows last week amid rate-cut optimism. According to CoinShares data, $921 million poured into crypto funds, driven by $931 million into Bitcoin ETPs (while Ethereum products actually saw $169 million in outflows) [7]. Global crypto ETF volumes hit ~$39 billion, far above average [8]. Institutional interest has been particularly strong: one CoinShares strategist notes these ETF flows “highlight the growing recognition of digital assets as an alternative in times of uncertainty” [9].
  • Stocks Catch Crypto Wave: Crypto-linked stocks have rippled up with the rally. For example, Strive (NASDAQ: ASST), a Vivek Ramaswamy-founded firm that has shifted into a “bitcoin treasury” strategy, jumped about 40% on Oct. 27 after announcing a large BTC acquisition [10]. Similarly, bitcoin miners and holders are profiting: Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) stand to see their profits “soar” as BTC prices rise [11], and MicroStrategy (MSTR) has seen its asset value jump with BTC holdings [12].
  • Expert Warnings: Despite the euphoria, analysts urge caution. CrossBorder Capital notes that “any sign of trade cooling is bullish for risk assets” [13], but also warns that liquidity and volatility remain in flux. Citigroup’s analysts project BTC in the $130K+ range next year, but their bear-case has it dipping to around $80K [14]. Standard Chartered is more bullish, reiterating a ~$200,000 year-end target [15]. Veteran commentator Robert Kiyosaki even cautions of a “massive crash” (though he still favors BTC and gold) [16]. Market-based indicators reflect this caution: crypto’s 30-day implied volatility has eased (to ~44%) even as prices climb [17], and analysts point to ~$105K as a key Bitcoin support level in case of a pullback [18].

Crypto Market Rally Continues

Late October has seen a striking rebound in crypto prices after mid-month volatility. Bitcoin’s price surged from just ~$110K on Oct. 24 to around $115K by Oct. 27 [19]. Ethereum and other major altcoins followed suit (Ether ~$4,150 [20], Solana above $200 [21]). According to Decrypt, BTC’s weekend climb and similar gains in ETH and SOL added roughly $150 billion to the total crypto market value [22]. Global markets were broadly risk-on: gold prices fell (as crypto and stocks took the lead) [23], and U.S. Treasury yields ticked up as investors rotated out of safe havens.

Fund flows confirm the shift. CoinShares reported nearly $6 billion of net inflows into crypto funds in early October (a weekly record), largely into Bitcoin-focused products [24]. Last week alone saw $921 million entering crypto ETPs, driven by Bitcoin’s popularity [25]. By contrast, Ether funds saw their first net outflows in five weeks. This wave of money helped push Bitcoin back toward its early-Oct all-time high. As CoinShares’ James Butterfill put it, the inflows “highlight the growing recognition of digital assets as an alternative in times of uncertainty” [26].

Macro Factors Driving the Bull Run

Analysts agree that a more supportive macro backdrop is boosting crypto. Easing U.S.–China tensions – after reports officials were closing in on a trade deal – lifted sentiment across markets [27] [28]. CrossBorder Capital notes that markets had been “pricing in escalation” of trade war, so any “sign of trade cooling is bullish for risk assets” (like crypto) [29]. Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve looks poised to start cutting rates: futures markets show nearly 100% odds of a 25‑bp cut on Oct. 29 [30]. As one analysis puts it, “a weaker dollar and lower rates are generally tailwinds for Bitcoin” [31]. This dovish turn has encouraged investors to rotate into crypto and tech.

The convergence of easing trade risk and looser U.S. policy has indeed fostered a classic “risk-on” environment. Stock indexes hit record highs as traders anticipated lower borrowing costs [32]. In that climate, crypto – long dubbed a high-beta asset – has outperformed many traditional sectors. In short, the backdrop of falling inflation data, a likely Fed cut, and fading geopolitical shocks has rekindled bullish momentum in crypto markets [33] [34]. As Matrixport Research observes, the trade thaw “comes at a moment when crypto liquidity is already improving,” potentially setting up a strong fourth-quarter rally [35].

Stocks Ride the Crypto Wave

Mainstream stocks with crypto exposure are rallying alongside the coins. Dallas-based Strive (ticker: ASST) provides a dramatic example. After transforming itself into a “Bitcoin treasury” company, Strive announced a $1.34 billion merger that added ~5,800 BTC to its balance sheet (bringing holdings to ~11,000 BTC). That deal, and renewed confidence in Bitcoin, sent ASST soaring – up ~40% in early Oct. 27 trade [36]. Even after a massive prior collapse, Strive is now up over 120% year-to-date on the crypto rally [37].

Other crypto-linked equities are also benefiting. Crypto miners Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) see their profits lift as each mined coin is worth more [38]. Companies holding Bitcoin on their books (like MicroStrategy and Tesla) are effectively sitting on larger paper gains [39] [40]. Coin exchanges (e.g. Coinbase) and venture firms are likewise enjoying increased trading activity. In short, the crypto updraft has become a broad “digital gold rush,” spilling into related stocks and ETFs [41].

Outlook: Bullish Optimism (with Caution)

Looking ahead, many analysts remain cautiously optimistic. In the near term, continued ETF inflows could test higher targets (some expect BTC to revisit the ~$120–125K range [42]). Standard Chartered’s analysts still see a $200K bitcoin by year-end [43], and even Citigroup’s base-case models top $130K next year [44]. However, the crowd acknowledges sharp swings. Citigroup’s bear-case warns a “severe downturn” could slice BTC down to ~$80K [45]. As one veteran notes, crypto markets can whip back into “extreme fear” quickly, so discipline is key [46] [47].

The immediate catalysts are clear: the Fed decision on Oct. 29 and the outcome of the planned Trump–Xi meeting will set the tone. If the Fed signals a gentler path (as markets expect), risk assets may keep climbing. Conversely, any hawkish surprise or flare-up in trade tensions could trigger a crypto pullback. For now, however, the green lights are flashing. With global liquidity improving and policy risks easing, “bitcoin continues to behave like high-beta macro exposure,” as QCP Capital observes [48]. Traders will be watching key support levels (around $105K for BTC [49]) and overall market sentiment closely.

Sources: Recent market reports and expert commentary from CoinDesk, Decrypt, Bloomberg, CoinShares, and others have been used to compile this analysis [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55].

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