Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

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

The widely expected move places the U.S.

Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.

Key facts

  • Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:54:55 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. Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

  2. Fed Hikes Rates for the First Time Since 2023, Bitcoin Spikes

  3. Bitcoin Price Wobbles Before Settling After Fed Raises Rates

Sources

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