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XRP price near $1.32, Bitcoin near $80,545, Ethereum near $2,348 ahead of Nov 3, 2026 elections
With Bitcoin trading close to $80,545 and Ethereum positioned around $2,348, the price of XRP remained above $1.30, specifically near $1.32.
Market capitalization saw a 0.58% increase, reaching a total capitalization of $2.69 trillion across a 24-hour period.
Market participants were actively positioning themselves in anticipation of the US midterm elections, which are slated for November 3, 2026.
Additionally, the Federal Reserve's meeting, covering October 27–28, is scheduled to conclude the following day.
This activity occurs as the market digests various political and central bank developments.
The positioning by institutional actors reflects sensitivity to upcoming electoral outcomes and monetary policy signals.
Why it matters
Market sentiment is showing sensitivity to upcoming political events, which can influence regulatory and macroeconomic environments for digital assets. Changes in political outcomes could affect the regulatory landscape impacting protocols and decentralized finance adoption.
