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Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as Fed rate decision arrives with hike risk live
Bitcoin added about 0.75% ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate announcement, with inflation running at 4.1% keeping a potential rate increase on the table. Firms including Citadel Securities and UBS flagged the possibility of a surprise hike, while most market participants still priced in a hold.
Why it matters for the crypto market
The Fed's decision is the single biggest macro driver for crypto prices today, as a surprise rate hike would tighten financial conditions and pressure risk assets including Bitcoin.
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