FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | November 18, 2025

Fed's Four Regional Presidents to Rotate in 2026 with Markedly Hawkish Tone

Next year, four regional Fed presidents will rotate into voting seats on the monetary policy committee. The incoming presidents from Cleveland, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis are all perceived to hold a generally hawkish stance.

Fed Policy Rift Triggers Sharp Plunge in Precious Metals Prices

Fed internal divisions intensify as three voting members openly oppose rate cuts, fueling market uncertainty. The hawkish push has triggered a sharp sell-off in precious metals.

Neutral Bitcoin Positioning Index Points to Improved Market Structure

CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. says Bitcoin’s Positioning Index, which gauges bullish vs. bearish aggression in futures, has rebounded to neutral after heavy bearish pressure. Following a short consolidation that absorbed recent volatility, the overall market structure is improving and becoming healthier.

Coinglass: Funding Rates on Major CEXs and DEXs Show Bearish Sentiment Weakening

Coinglass data on November 17 shows funding rates across major CEXs and DEXs turning less negative, signaling weakening bearish sentiment after the recent sharp sell-off. More trading pairs have reverted to neutral funding rates.

TD Cowen: SEC to Roll Out Crypto Regulatory Framework Within 12 Months

Investment bank TD Cowen analysts state that with the federal government resuming operations, the SEC faces a pivotal 12-month period to craft comprehensive regulatory rules for the cryptocurrency industry.

UK Crypto Investors Favor Long-Term Wealth Allocation, Survey Finds

IG’s latest survey of 500 UK crypto investors reveals a shift to long-term focus: 51% cite long-term appreciation as their primary motivation (vs 27% chasing short-term gains). 33% invest for retirement and 18% for home purchases. 

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