Key Events That Could Move Bitcoin and XRP Prices Before 2027

The crypto market could see significant movements before 2027, with key events starting in October. The two most anticipated Federal Reserve meetings, scheduled for October 28 and December 9, are expected to have the most substantial impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP prices. These meetings will set borrowing costs, which historically influence cryptocurrency valuations.

October 8 marks the debut of Evernorth on the Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN. The company holds 473 million XRP, offering traditional investors exposure to the cryptocurrency through a standard brokerage account. Additionally, the XRP Ledger is set to receive an update, reintroducing the Batch feature and adding Permission Delegation, which could go live as early as October 8 or 9.

Other notable events include the October 16 unlock of 92.6 million ARB tokens for Arbitrum, the launch of new CME Group futures for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap on October 19, and the Federal Reserve's rate decision announcement on October 28. The Ethereum layer-2 network, Blast, will close withdrawals on October 26, and Bitcoin options will expire on October 30.

The midterm elections on November 3 could shape crypto regulations depending on the outcome. On November 13, U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds will celebrate their one-year anniversary, providing insight into traditional investor demand. The Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year on December 8 and 9 will release new interest-rate projections, likely affecting trader expectations for 2027.