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Bitcoin and gold prices fall amid Fed rate hike and geopolitical concerns

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07 Oct 2026
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Bitcoin and gold prices fall amid Fed rate hike and geopolitical concerns

Bitcoin dropped near $83,000 after failing to surpass $87,200, while spot gold tested the $4,100 level following the Federal Reserve's unanimous decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. The Fed cited solid economic growth but persistent inflation and increased geopolitical uncertainty. Gold remains a traditional monetary asset, while Bitcoin is viewed as a newer, more speculative alternative. Investor reactions reflect ongoing debates about government debt, currency risks, and the differing roles of gold and Bitcoin as financial hedges.

Bitcoin and gold price movements provide context for this market snapshot. For readers following cryptocurrency trends, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 08, 2026 00:34 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies priced on Pluang, 5 rose and 44 fell today. Notable movers include THETA at Rp3.854 with a 1-day change of -9.76%, UNI at Rp139.462 down 9.53%, and CAKE at Rp39.596 down 8.98%.

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