FOMC Bitcoin Rate Hike Impact

FOMC rate hike could trigger Bitcoin price drop as markets price in 92% chance of 25bps hike.

Sep 16, 2026

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FOMC Bitcoin Rate Hike Impact

FOMC rate hike could trigger Bitcoin price drop as markets price in 92% chance of 25bps hike.

In brief

FOMC rate hike could trigger Bitcoin price drop as markets price in 92% chance of 25bps hike. Bitcoin may fall to $73,300 if Fed hikes rates and breaks $75K support level. Originally reported by TradingView.

FOMC Meeting Today

September 16 US Federal Reserve meeting releases interest rate decision.

Rate Hike Probability

92 percent chance of 25 basis points rate hike according to CME FedWatch.

Bitcoin Price Drop

Bitcoin Price Drop

Bitcoin fell from $79,590 to $74,880 breaking $76,000 level.

Market Reaction

Market already priced in 25 bps rate hike before FOMC meeting.

Bullish Scenario

BTC holds $75,000 and reclaims $76,000 before FOMC.

“we could potentially collect some decent liquidity, at $76,219 and $75,538, respectively”

Bearish Scenario

Bearish Scenario

BTC breaks $75,000 support level before FOMC.

The bottom line

Bitcoin may fall to $73,300 if Fed hikes rates and breaks $75K support level.

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