# FOMC Bitcoin Rate Hike Impact

> FOMC rate hike could trigger Bitcoin price drop as markets price in 92% chance of 25bps hike.
- Title: FOMC Bitcoin Rate Hike Impact · TradingView | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: TradingView — https://tradingview.com/chart/BTCUSD/ZFqQpMmi-FOMC-What-s-Next-for-Bitcoin
- Published: 2026-09-16T07:02:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fomc, bitcoin, rate hike, btc, coindesk, tradingview, business, finance
## 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 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
BTC breaks $75,000 support level before FOMC.
## Key takeaway

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