2026-10-18 23:43:37
BTC edges up 0.48% in 15 minutes as geopolitical safe-haven demand and Fed policy expectations remain at odds, while an $81,528 sell wall caps short-term upside
From 23:15 to 23:30 UTC on October 18, 2026, BTC rose 0.48% over the short term, trading between 81701.4 and 82158.3 USDT with an amplitude of 0.56%. It moved sideways in a narrow range amid a standoff between macro risk-hedging demand and expectations of tight monetary policy. The main driver of this move was a sharp escalation of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. The United States and Iran are at odds over control of the strait, three oil tankers caught fire, Houthi forc