Bitcoin Regains Momentum as US Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
Mar 18, 2026
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by Jordan Lyanchev
for CryptoPotato

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Federal Reserve held key interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive FOMC meeting in 2026, signaling policy stability that eases immediate rate-driven risk for crypto. BTC fell roughly $5,000 ahead of the meeting but rebounded toward $72,000 after the announcement, indicating reduced volatility and a positive short-term market impact for crypto price and adoption.
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In alignment with most experts’ beliefs, the United States Federal Reserve kept the key interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive time in 2026.
BTC already experienced some volatility in the hours leading up to the second FOMC meeting of the year, dropping by $5,000 at one point. However, it has bounced toward $72,000 since the news went out.
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