Bitcoin Tops $81,000 as Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Fed Decision

Fed decision — Bitcoin surged past the $81,000 mark, leading a broad-based rally across major cryptocurrencies hours before the Federal Reserve‘s latest interest rate decision.

Ethereum and other top digital assets joined the advance, with every major token trading in positive territory. The rally was notably led by assets like Zcash (ZEC) and Hyperliquid (HYPE), indicating widespread bullish sentiment across the market.

The gains come as traders position themselves ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s announcement, which is widely expected to hold rates steady but will be scrutinized for any signals on future monetary policy.

Market participants are closely watching for any commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell that could influence risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, by affecting the outlook for liquidity and investor appetite.