The U.S. government shutdown continues, leaving markets without guidance from essential agencies.

No CFTC reports, no economic indicators, no official data flow.

This data blackout has created an unusual trading environment — participants must rely purely on sentiment and technicals until normal reporting resumes next week.

The spotlight now turns to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), set for release at 14:30 CET. As one of the Federal Reserve’s key inflation metrics, the CPI result will likely define market direction ahead of next week’s Fed meeting.

A major institutional move: Fidelity has officially added Solana (SOL) trading for both retail and institutional clients.

This decision fuels optimism for a potential Solana ETF, reflecting the token’s growing investor demand and recognition in mainstream finance.

Recent fund flow data shows consistent interest in Solana-based products. A sign of confidence even amid broader market volatility.

In the U.S., Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed that 90% of the crypto market structure bill is already agreed upon.

If passed by Thanksgiving (November 27th), this would mark a historic turning point for U.S. crypto regulation, bringing long-awaited clarity and structure to the industry.

On the political front, former President Donald Trump is again under the spotlight.

He’s pressuring the Supreme Court ahead of the November 5th ruling on his tariff policy — a decision that could ripple through global markets.

Adding to the tension, Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30th, with discussions likely to center on trade, rare earth exports, and soy imports.

Currency and commodity traders are watching closely — any policy shift could spark volatility across multiple asset classes.

• S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted mild gains, reflecting cautious optimism.
• Gold held steady near $4,100, signaling continued demand for safe havens.
• Oil prices dipped after new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy firms.
• Bond yields climbed above 4%, keeping financial conditions tight.
• BlackRock recorded its third consecutive day of inflows, adding $20 million to Bitcoin ETFs.
• Ethereum ETFs, however, saw modest outflows of around $17 million, suggesting selective positioning by institutions.

Markets are holding their breath ahead of today’s CPI release. A single number that could steer the Federal Reserve’s tone, move the U.S. dollar, and set the pace for the next global rally.

Despite the uncertainty, crypto continues to show resilience, with institutional money quietly building positions beneath the noise.

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