Fed survey shows tighter bank lending to nonbanks, could curb Bitcoin demand
A Federal Reserve survey reveals net tightening of credit standards for nonbank borrowers, raising concerns that reduced financing could dampen Bitcoin investment appetite.

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A Federal Reserve survey reveals net tightening of credit standards for nonbank borrowers, raising concerns that reduced financing could dampen Bitcoin investment appetite.
October saw only 35 dormant Bitcoin transfers totaling 2,159 BTC, a sharp decline from August’s 188 moves, with 2013‑born wallets dominating the activity.
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin cautioned that advanced AI might discover shortcuts to break the elliptic curve math protecting ETH and BTC, adding a new threat to the crypto security landscape.
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Markus Thielen of 10x Research argues that institutional option sellers and market makers are dampening Bitcoin’s explosive price moves, while still forecasting a year‑end target of $90,000.
Bitcoin fell to $76,861 amid falling Treasury yields, weak tech equities and record outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, challenging a near‑term recovery.
October’s ISM production index rose to 59, its strongest reading since 2021, prompting mixed signals for Bitcoin as stronger growth may boost risk appetite while lingering price pressures keep rate‑cut hopes in doubt.