At 11 PM tonight, a data release could shake up the entire market—the US September Core PCE is coming out.

This is the inflation indicator that the Fed watches most closely, directly affecting whether they'll cut rates in December. If rate cut expectations change, risk assets like Bitcoin and US stocks can react wildly. The market is currently guessing 2.9% year-over-year, the same as last month. But think about it—if the actual number comes in lower? That could mean rate cut expectations heat up, and crypto prices might finally catch a break. But if it's higher? That's trouble—inflation is still being stubborn, and the Fed might have to hold off longer, which could trigger another round of sell-offs.

Honestly, market sentiment is already fragile enough. You saw how bad the drop was on Monday, right? Bitcoin broke below $86,000, Ethereum couldn't hold $2,900, and over 210,000 people got liquidated in a single day. ETF inflows are pathetic, bargain hunters are nowhere to be seen, and the technicals are showing plenty of resistance. If another surprise data point hits now, just imagine the fallout...

So what should you do tonight?

First, it's best to control your high-leverage positions. Volatility is bound to be intense before and after the data release, so don't get wiped out by the swings. Second, keep a close eye on the $86,000 level—if it breaks down decisively, sentiment could collapse even further. Also, watch where the money is moving—if the data is bad but prices don't hit new lows, maybe someone's quietly accumulating at the bottom.

Whenever PCE data comes out, market volatility often spikes. Like in late September, when Bitcoin plunged over 5% in a single day—largely because everyone was worried about this data and leveraged positions got wiped out together. Tonight, the key is whether Bitcoin can hold $86,000, and whether major coins can stay steady.

After the data is released, I'll do a real-time analysis based on the situation. Surviving is the only way to wait for the right market, right?