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The Federal Reserve of the United States (Fed) has just announced on September 16, 2026 an increase of 25 basis points (a quarter point) in its benchmark interest rate.
Where does the rate stand now?
New range: It is now between 3.75% and 4.00% (previously 3.50% - 3.75%).
Voting: The decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was approved unanimously.
First increase in years: This is the first upward adjustment the Fed has made since July 2023, marking a pause after the previous cuts. [1, 2, 3]
Why did they do it?
Inflation control: They are trying to curb persistent inflation pressures, driven in part by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and higher energy costs, as well as the rapid spending and infrastructure tied to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Next steps: The entity’s quarterly projections and the stance of most officials suggest there could be another additional hike before the end of 2026, bringing the projected rate close to 4.1%.
Why does it affect Bitcoin?
Less available money: There is less liquidity in the global economy to buy cryptocurrencies.
Strong competition: Traditional savings in dollars or bonds offer attractive returns without the risk of crypto.
Initial fear: The market often reacts with rapid drops as soon as the rate-hike news is confirmed.
Over the next few hours, we will see the impact on the price of $BTC
The Federal Reserve of the United States (Fed) has just announced on September 16, 2026 an increase of 25 basis points (a quarter point) in its benchmark interest rate.
Where does the rate stand now?
New range: It is now between 3.75% and 4.00% (previously 3.50% - 3.75%).
Voting: The decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was approved unanimously.
First increase in years: This is the first upward adjustment the Fed has made since July 2023, marking a pause after the previous cuts. [1, 2, 3]
Why did they do it?
Inflation control: They are trying to curb persistent inflation pressures, driven in part by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and higher energy costs, as well as the rapid spending and infrastructure tied to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Next steps: The entity’s quarterly projections and the stance of most officials suggest there could be another additional hike before the end of 2026, bringing the projected rate close to 4.1%.
Why does it affect Bitcoin?
Less available money: There is less liquidity in the global economy to buy cryptocurrencies.
Strong competition: Traditional savings in dollars or bonds offer attractive returns without the risk of crypto.
Initial fear: The market often reacts with rapid drops as soon as the rate-hike news is confirmed.
Over the next few hours, we will see the impact on the price of $BTC