Week 31 October - Volatility Cools Ahead of FOMC as BTC Flows Stay Dominant – Coincall

Market Calm Returns — Confidence Builds Ahead of FOMC

As volatility retreats across both traditional and digital markets, investors are finding renewed conviction.
This week’s insights from BlockScholes Premium Research unpack a crucial shift — with the MOVE Index hitting its lowest since 2021, crypto options turning bullish, and institutional ETH accumulation signaling risk-on momentum.

From macro calm to DeFi fundamentals, here’s what’s shaping the market narrative this week. 👇

MOVE At Its Lowest Since 2021

U.S. equity markets closed at record highs for two consecutive sessions, while cryptocurrencies saw mild pullbacks — BTC slipped from $116K to $112K, with options markets showing a bearish tilt toward puts.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury volatility (MOVE Index) has fallen to its lowest level since November 2021, just ahead of the FOMC meeting, signaling renewed market confidence.
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DeFi Analytics — 24th October Edition

This week’s DeFi report dives into:

Chain fee generation
Beacon Chain balance trends
Uniswap V3 dynamics
Liquidation metrics
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Gold Falls Below $4,000

Global and crypto markets rallied as U.S.–China trade talks progressed and inflation data came in softer than expected.

BTC surged above $115K and ETH touched $4,200, tracking fresh highs in traditional equity indices.
Options markets turned optimistic — BTC’s short-term skew flipped bullish while ETH’s 7-day skew normalized, reflecting growing risk appetite.
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“I Would Say Yes”

In a similarly upbeat tone, BlockScholes notes broad-based optimism and cross-asset recovery momentum — underpinned by dovish macro conditions and institutional ETH accumulation, including Sharplink Gaming expanding its holdings to $3.58B, now the second-largest public ETH treasury.
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In Summary — The Calm Before the Next Move

Markets are embracing stability, but beneath the surface, positioning tells a story of quiet anticipation.
Whether it’s the MOVE Index lows, gold’s retreat, or surging on-chain activity — the setup for Q4 remains dynamic.