Bitcoin Market Update: Institutional Investments and Easing Inflation Help Steady Crypto Investor Confidence
- Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 50 (neutral) on Oct 28, 2025, reversing from "extreme fear" due to institutional inflows and softer inflation data. - Fed policy shifts and Trump's pardon of Binance's Zhao drove Bitcoin's 3.5% weekly gain, while Ethereum faced $169M outflows. - U.S. led $843M crypto inflows, Germany recorded record $502M inflows, and Switzerland saw $359M outflows from provider transfers. - Bitcoin's $931M inflow boosted YTD totals to $30.2B, contrasting with altcoins like Solana ($29.4
On October 28, 2025, the Fear & Greed Index for the cryptocurrency sector reached 50, indicating a "neutral" outlook, a notable improvement from the previous week's "extreme fear" reading of 25, according to
The index, which compiles data from volatility, trading activity, social engagement, and
Investors are paying close attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy direction. The Consumer Price Index report for September 2025, released on October 24, revealed core inflation rose by 0.2%, slowing from the 0.3% increases seen in July and August, according to
Political events have also played a role in shaping sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Binance founder Changpeng Zhao triggered a brief surge in cryptocurrency prices. Over the past week, Bitcoin climbed 3.5%, while
Regional investment flows revealed differing strategies among investors. The U.S. led with $843 million in crypto fund inflows, while Germany saw a record-breaking weekly inflow of $502 million, based on the Yahoo Finance report. In contrast, Switzerland experienced $359 million in outflows, which analysts attributed to asset reallocations between providers rather than outright selling.
Bitcoin continued to dominate capital inflows, while Ethereum faced challenges. Bitcoin’s inflows brought its year-to-date total to $30.2 billion, whereas Ethereum saw $169 million in outflows, marking its first negative week in five, according to the Yahoo Finance report. Meanwhile, altcoins such as
Looking forward, the market remains highly responsive to signals from the Federal Reserve. If the Fear & Greed Index falls below 50 again, it could point to rising caution, while anticipation of further rate cuts may encourage more risk-taking. "Rallies driven by CPI data tend to be short-term," analysts cautioned, stressing the importance of prudent risk management, a sentiment previously echoed by Coinotag.
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