Price Predictions 10/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM

Why It Matters

If key data disappoints, downside pressure could deepen, weighing on investor sentiment and trading volumes across the crypto complex.

Summary

Cryptocurrency markets slid further into the second half of October as Bitcoin, Ether and the majority of major altcoins — including BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK and XLM — pushed toward fresh lows, denting hopes for an “Uptober” rally. The string of declines has narrowed bullish odds and increased volatility, prompting traders to look to next week’s packed U.S. economic calendar for a possible catalyst to restore momentum. If key data disappoints, downside pressure could deepen, weighing on investor sentiment and trading volumes across the crypto complex.