BITCOIN & CRYPTO AT RISK? FED EXPECTED TO DELIVER FIRST RATE HIKE SINCE 2023 The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its first rate hike since 2023, with markets pricing in approximately a 92% chance of a 25 bps increase. Current Rate: 3.50%–3.75% Expected Rate: 3.75%–4.00% FOMC Decision: 2:00 PM ET (11:30 PM IST, Sep 16) Press Conference: 2:30 PM ET (12:00 AM IST, Sep 17) The real market catalyst will be Kevin Warsh's forward guidance. → Hawkish signals could pressure risk assets. → Dovish guidance could support stocks and crypto. Bitcoin traders: Watch the Fed, not the headlines. Volatility is likely. DYOR.