The September FOMC decision was heavily anticipated, but the bigger story is what comes next. The Fed delivered a 25bps hike, taking rates to 3.75%–4.00%, while projections still leave room for another move before the end of 2026. For $BTC , $ETH , XAUUSD and broader markets, the focus now shifts to inflation, employment data, energy prices and future Fed communication. The 4.1% median year-end policy rate also keeps the macro conversation active. I’ll be watching how markets react to the next major data releases.