Bitcoin price hits lowest level in 6 months amid Fed jitters

Group 1 - Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline of approximately 25% from its peak of $126,251 on October 6, now trading around $95,000 [1] - The drop in Bitcoin's value is attributed to a shift in sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, with uncertainty surrounding potential cuts at the December meeting [2][3] - Institutional investors have been selling off crypto assets, with around $1.8 billion withdrawn from Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last week, including $870 million in Bitcoin-related outflows on a single day [3] Group 2 - Analysts indicate a "risk-off" sentiment among large investors, with a loss of faith in President Trump's efforts to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the world," particularly after his tariff threats against China [4] - The recent decline in Bitcoin's value is seen as a result of the fading enthusiasm for the "Trump-trade," with analysts suggesting that Bitcoin is currently more reactive to economic data than a driving force in the market [5]