Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Tumbles as Fed's Hawkish Stance and Bond Yields Drive Capital Flight

Bitcoin's price slid to a three-month low amid a cascade of macroeconomic pressures, with analysts pointing to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and shifting capital flows as key culprits. The cryptocurrency's Fear & Greed Index plummeted to 10 on November 15, 2025, its lowest reading since the 2020 pandemic crash, signaling extreme investor fear.

The Fed's refusal to cut interest rates in December has kept borrowing costs elevated, dampening risk appetite across asset classes. "High rates are a persistent headwind for Bitcoin, which thrives in low-interest environments," said a strategist cited in the report. Meanwhile, Treasury yields climbed to multi-year highs, luring capital into safer, higher-yielding bonds and away from volatile crypto assets. This shift has exacerbated Bitcoin's decline, with its price dropping from $101,640 on November 13 to $95,879.26 by the 15th, despite a brief intraday recovery.

The tech sector's struggles have further compounded the sell-off. As one of the most risk-sensitive asset classes, tech stocks have seen outflows that often mirror crypto markets. "When tech underperforms, investors rotate out of all high-beta assets," noted a market analyst. This dynamic has created a self-reinforcing cycle of risk-off behavior, with Bitcoin trailing broader equity declines.

Bitcoin's daily volatility underscores the market's fragility. On November 15, the cryptocurrency swung between $94,222.20 and $96,747.02, reflecting uncertainty ahead of potential policy signals. While the price closed 1.46% higher than the previous day's $94,503.96, the broader trend remains bearish. Analysts warn that without a Fed pivot, Bitcoin may remain range-bound until clearer macroeconomic guidance emerges.