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Bitcoin rebounds above $81K, driven by Fed rate hike, not stalled crypto regulation bill
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bitcoin's price surged above $81,000 driven by the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate hike rather than progress on the stalled Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act. The legislation aimed at regulating crypto remains stalled, while expert opinions diverge on the long-term impacts of Fed liquidity moves on crypto valuation.
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Federal Reserve rate hikes are proving more influential on crypto market moves than US regulatory attempts. You face a shifting crypto valuation driven by fiat liquidity changes, making monetary policy your primary external risk this week.
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