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Bitcoin Outlook as Fed Hikes Rates to Highest Since 2007

The Federal Reserve announced the third consecutive 75-basis-point rate hike. Michele Schneider, managing director at MarketGauge Group, and Reflexivity Research co-founder Will Clemente join “All About Bitcoin” to discuss what this means for the crypto markets as inflation fears loom.

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Bitcoin Bounces Back After Fed’s 75-Basis-Point Rate Hike

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $19,000 briefly, but then reversed losses following the Federal Reserve’s announcement of a third consecutive rate hike of 75 basis points. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Crypto-Linked Stocks Rally After Fed Rate Hike

Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks rose along with bitcoin and ether following the Federal Reserve's announcement Wednesday to boost the interest rate 75 basis points.

Tech stocks rose following the Federal Reserve's decision to boost interest rates 75 basis points. (Getty Images)

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Fed Hikes Rates to Highest Since 2007; Bitcoin Slides Toward $19K

This is the third consecutive time that members of the Federal Open Market Committee raised rates by 75 basis points, signaling how serious inflationary pressures have gotten in the U.S. The bitcoin market doesn't like it.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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100 Basis Point Hike ‘Could Happen’: Medley Global Advisors Exec

Medley Global Advisors Managing Director of Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons comments on the expected rake hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve Wednesday, saying a 100 point basis point hike is not off the table. Given the state of inflation, “we cannot exclude … larger moves than 75 [bps] in the future.”

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Fed Rate Hike Decision

Bitcoin (BTC) and risk assets have been under pressure ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Ben Emons, managing director of global macro strategy at Medley Global Advisors, discusses his market outlook and the possibility of a 100 basis-point rate hike.

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Fed Preview: Bitcoin Investors to Look Past Jumbo Rate Hike and Focus on Economic Assessment and Borrowing Cost Estimates

The economy has remained stronger than policymakers expected in July. So hawkish risk is that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the inflation fight is still in early stages, implying a higher terminal or peak rate.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin’s Pre-Fed Weakness Has Chart Analysts Focused on Support at $18.3K

Ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Wednesday, bitcoin (BTC) is on the defensive and appears to be on track to test support at $18,300, which, if breached, could make the bear market worse, according to Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner at Fairlead Strategies.

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Bitcoin Back Above $19K After Touching 3-Month Low

Bitcoin (BTC) touched a three-month low, leading a broad decline in digital asset markets, as traders looked ahead to a possible interest rate hike at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The two-day confab of top U.S. monetary policy makers concludes Wednesday. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Current Crypto Market Lacks ‘Positive Catalysts’ and Investors Are ‘Spooked,’ Analyst Says

Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at Gerber Kawasaki, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss his outlook on bitcoin (BTC) amid the recent market turbulence. Plus, a closer look at how bitcoin may react ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

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