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10/17/2026

Bitcoin Holds $82K as Fed's Warsh Signals No Immediate Rate Hike

What happened: Bitcoin steadied between $81,800 and $82,060 after rebounding from a dip to $79,700, following comments by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at an IMF event.

Bitcoin Holds $82K as Fed's Warsh Signals No Immediate Rate Hike

What happened: Bitcoin steadied between $81,800 and $82,060 after rebounding from a dip to $79,700, following comments by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at an IMF event. Warsh declined to signal any imminent rate hikes, leading CME FedWatch odds for an October hike to fall from 27% to 15%. The move came after U.S. producer prices rose 6.3%, fueling speculation about tighter monetary policy.

Why it matters: Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to U.S. monetary policy signals. Warsh's neutral stance provided relief after inflation data stoked fears of further tightening. The episode underscores Bitcoin's role as a macro-sensitive asset, with price swings closely tracking central bank rhetoric and global risk sentiment.

Source: Cointelegraph