# Altcoins Fell 5.69% in Weekly Comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) Dropped 1.99%

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-23T04:21:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-23T04:21:46.000Z
Section: Investing

> Bitcoin had traded around $82,500 for more than three weeks, with $87,000 marking an upside breakout level.

Flows shifted into Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) and out of altcoins during the week covered, while a broad altcoin rally may depend on Bitcoin moving higher first.

Altcoins fell 5.69% in the weekly comparison, compared with a 1.99% decline for Bitcoin. The altcoin loss was nearly three times as large as Bitcoin’s.

Bitcoin had traded around $82,500 for more than three weeks. A move above $87,000 would mark an upside breakout level.

The market outlook also included September inflation, rising macro correlations, the Federal Reserve calendar and third-quarter earnings. The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.7% over the 12 months through September and 0.6% for the month. Core CPI increased 2.6% year over year and 0.3% in September.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to meet Oct. 27-28. Third-quarter corporate earnings are also in focus.