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Live updates: Bitcoin rises as oil sinks on report of China intervention on Iran

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk

What happened

U.S. stocks are set for a sharply higher open one day after the Fed hikes interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

Key facts

  • U.S. stocks are set for a sharply higher open one day after the Fed hikes interest rates for the first time in more than three years.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:41:15 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.

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Sources

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