Daily Crypto News Sept 17: Bitcoin Holds Near $77K After the Fed Hike as Institutional Crypto Keeps Expanding
Sep 17, 2026
Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 after the Fed’s rate hike, while cooling ETF flows and softer institutional demand cloud the outlook. Crypto infrastructure keeps expanding through Circle’s Arc and Deutsche Bank’s planned custody services. Lawmakers advance Bitcoin-reserve and tax bills, Bitcoin Core 32.0 enters testing, and Zcash surges on fresh institutional interest.
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Why Bitcoin Ignored The Expected Fed Hike
- The Fed’s expected 25-basis-point hike barely moved Bitcoin because markets had priced it in well beforehand.
- Matt Aaron says Bitcoin remained near $76,000 despite mortgage rates reaching 7.2%.
Weak Demand Is Bitcoin’s Real Headwind
- Bitcoin’s immediate weakness reflects cooling demand rather than the rate decision itself.
- On-chain inflows stalled, ETF flows weakened, stablecoin supply flattened, and corporate treasury buying slowed simultaneously.
Watch Bitcoin’s $76,000 Support
- Watch $76,000 as Bitcoin’s key support level while it remains range-bound.
- A sustained break below that level would put the $72,000 area back into focus.