Fed policy decisions may fuel crypto market volatility in October

October U.S. economic data releases and Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions could increase volatility in the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, CryptoPotato reported. The September FOMC minutes are due at 6:00 p.m. UTC on Oct. 7. September CPI data will be released at 12:30 p.m. UTC on Oct. 14, followed by PPI data at 12:30 p.m. UTC on Oct. 15. The FOMC rate decision is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. UTC on Oct. 28, with the Fed chair’s press conference set to begin at 6:30 p.m. UTC. Markets are expected to watch both the rate decision and the Fed’s guidance on the future path of monetary policy.