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Bitcoin, ether swing after unanimous quarter-point Fed rate hike as Warsh takes aim at inflation

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Block
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What happened

Bitcoin and ether whipsawed as the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin and ether whipsawed as the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years.
  • Reported by The Block and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:02:16 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Bitcoin Price Wobbles Before Settling After Fed Raises Rates

  2. Bitcoin, ether swing after unanimous quarter-point Fed rate hike as Warsh takes aim at inflation

  3. Peter Schiff: “The Fed Has Already Lost The Battle Against Inflation” & BTC vs GOLD Debate

  4. XRP falls hard after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory advantage faces a new test

  5. Ripple CEO Sees Reason for Crypto Optimism After CLARITY Act Defeat

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