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BTC, ETH, and XRP Price Prediction: How the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Could Impact Crypto

CoinGape·October 30, 2026·1 min read
BTC, ETH, and XRP Price Prediction: How the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Could Impact Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP face renewed selling pressure as crypto markets extend October losses. Total crypto market cap fell 2.17% to $2.61T on Friday ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Investor sentiment declined following the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement, with Bitcoin's Fear and Greed Index reflecting pessimism.

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