TLDR:Bitcoin begins October with a breakout above $118K, marking gains of 3.81% in 24 hours and 5.32% in seven days.Traders highlight October’s seasonal trend, as Bitcoin closed green in nine of the last ten years during this month.Analysts link Bitcoin’s rally to potential dollar weakness, with Fed policy shifts acting as key catalysts in Q4.A breakout above $120K could accelerate momentum, though strong U.S. employment data may temporarily slow the trend.Bitcoin enters October on strong footing. The price moved higher at the start of the new month, lifting trader sentiment across the market. Analysts see favorable conditions as the fourth quarter begins, with seasonal trends aligning with technical signals. Traders are pointing to dollar weakness and Federal Reserve policy as potential drivers. As Bitcoin holds above key levels, investors are watching for momentum to carry through October.Bitcoin Price Breakout Sparks OptimismMarket analyst Daan Crypto Trades said Bitcoin opened October with a clean breakout and a strong daily close. He noted that bulls would prefer the price not to return inside the channel or fall below $112,000 this month. According to him, short-term volatility is possible as the breakout may be retested. Still, he expects momentum to hold if levels remain intact.$BTC Solid breakout and nice close at the start of October.Ideally wouldn't want to see this go back into the channel and below $112K in October to keep the bullish momentum alive.Since it's the start of the month & quarter I am not ruling out some potential choppiness where… https://t.co/p1YuSUwtuB pic.twitter.com/bQut649Z7p— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) October 2, 2025Trader Amit observed that Bitcoin has closed green in nine of the past ten Octobers. He described the latest move as another positive start, with a $3,000 candle forming on the first day of the month. That historical pattern, combined with early price action, has many traders framing October as a month with potential for further gains.Data from CoinGecko showed Bitcoin trading at $118,858, up 3.81 percent in 24 hours. The coin also gained 5.32 percent over the past week, supported by high trading volumes of more than $76 billion. Price strength into the new quarter has renewed optimism that this seasonal trend could continue.BTC price on CoinGeckoMarket watchers often refer to October as “Uptober,” reflecting the pattern of positive returns over past years. This recurring momentum adds weight to current optimism, as traders look for conditions that align with both technical and historical signals.Dollar Weakness and Fed Policy in FocusMarketMaestro pointed to the Bitcoin-to-dollar index ratio holding a long-term uptrend.He explained that Bitcoin often rises when the dollar weakens, creating a supportive backdrop for rallies. If the U.S. employment report shows weaker numbers, the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut rises. A softer dollar could provide fresh fuel for BTC’s upward momentum.Moreover, he added that momentum indicators were strengthening as the Federal Reserve’s policy stance increased liquidity across markets. $BTC / $DXYThe BTC/DXY ratio is keepingits long-term uptrend and is breaking upward from the short-term consolidation. BTC generally moves inversely to DXY. If DXY weakens, BTC’s rally accelerates.If Friday’s employment data comes in weak, the likelihood of a Fed rate cut… pic.twitter.com/zxFEjvMoRY— MarketMaestro (@MarketMaestro1) October 2, 2025Monthly moving averages on Bitcoin continue to trend higher, reinforcing the current technical setup. A breakout above $120,000 could trigger another upward wave if conditions align.Analysts stressed that stronger employment data could delay the breakout, though it would not break the long-term trend. The interplay between macroeconomic events and Bitcoin’s price continues to shape trading decisions. Market participants remain cautious yet focused on how economic updates could steer the next leg higher.With the fourth quarter underway, traders see seasonal strength and macro drivers aligning. Whether the momentum carries into a larger rally may depend on upcoming U.S. data and the Fed’s next steps. For now, Bitcoin’s October start has reinforced the view that the month remains one of the most favorable for the asset.The post Bitcoin Price Clears $118K: Here’s Why BTC Could Be Set for a Bullish October appeared first on Blockonomi.