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Bitcoin Round-Trips the First Fed Rate Increase Since 2023 as Zcash Runs to $1,383

The Defiant·September 16, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Round-Trips the First Fed Rate Increase Since 2023 as Zcash Runs to $1,383

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise rates a quarter point to 3.75%-4%, with a median projection of 4.1% by end-2026. Bitcoin spiked to $76,499.99 five minutes after the release, then gave it back within half an hour. Zcash ran to $1,383.

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