Monetary Policy

Gold traded at $4,326.17 per ounce on 16 September 2026, up $33.87 or 0.79 percent, as the Federal Reserve prepared to announce its policy decision at 2:00pm ET the same day. Markets priced a 25 basis point rate hike at between 85.6 percent

According to Bloomberg, on September 15, Bitcoin fell 5.3% and Ether dropped more than 8% after the US Senate blocked the Clarity Act, while market concerns about higher interest rates also weighed on prices. CoinGlass reported that nearly $300 million in bullish crypto bets were liquidated in the f

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $75,840 on September 16, while cryptocurrency-related stocks weakened, mainly pressured by two negative developments unfolding simultaneously: the failed procedural vote to end debate on the CLARITY Act, which did not clear the 60-vote supermajority threshold required to proceed to formal debate; and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which began the same day, with strong August CPI data leading most economists to expect a 25-bps rate hike. CLARITY Act

According to CoinDesk, the European Central Bank is recruiting e-commerce and mobile commerce merchants to participate in a digital euro pilot program launching in the second half of 2027 for 12 months. The pilot will use a test currency without legal tender status to assess online and offline

The scenario of the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield breaking above 5% is pushing global risk assets toward a new round of repricing tests. On Sept. 14 U.S. Eastern Time, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose as high as 5.0266% intraday, its highest level since 2007. This key Interest Rate, known as the “anchor of global asset pricing,” broke through on the eve of the FED’s rate-setting meeting, and market focus quickly shifted from “whether the yield will reach 5%” to “what breaking above 5% means.”

Bitcoin open interest fell 13.5% over 10 days, dropping from 321,497 BTC to 278,151 BTC, while the underlying price declined only about 5% over the same window, signaling deliberate repositioning as traders cut leverage ahead of two binary events. Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled a

Experts discussed possible scenarios for the development of the Bitcoin market on the Macro Monday program, which focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and the process of passing the Clarity Act. According to the program’s participants, a critical move in Bitcoin could occur within the next 48 hours, while the Clarity Act is viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto sector. Against the backdrop of a growing probability of a rate hike (80-90 percent in the markets), exp

As of September 15, interest-rate futures market pricing showed that the probability of the FED hiking rates by 25 bps at this week’s September 15–16 FOMC meeting had risen to approximately 87%, up significantly from approximately 70% before the release of the latest inflation data. Goldman Sachs’ chief economist team has reversed its mid-August stance that there would be “no rate hike in September” and now expects a 25-bps rate hike at this meeting. Timeline of Goldman Sachs’ Shift in Interest

According to Foresight News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the CLARITY Act is crucial for developing digital asset technology in the U.S. The final version grants the Treasury Secretary additional authority to take measures protecting community banks if stablecoins cause deposit

On September 15, Bitcoin (BTC) continued to fluctuate within a range, trading around $77,950. The direct trigger for the rebound was a post by U.S. President Trump on Truth Social saying Iran was “eager to reach a deal” and that Washington remained open to diplomatic engagement. Iranian state media denied the claim, while LiveSquawk cited the ILNA news agency as saying that the U.S. was seeking a “phased” agreement. Trump: Iran Diplomatic Engagement Statement, Official Denial, and Oman Meeting P

Bitcoin remained locked in a prolonged consolidation according to a Bitfinex market report published September 14, 2026, with fading selling pressure proving insufficient to drive a sustained recovery as rising energy costs and tightening financial conditions cloud the macroeconomic backdrop ahead o

According to Fedwatchtool, the U.S. headline CPI rose 0.4% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year on Friday (September 13), in line with consensus forecasts. The print pushed September FOMC rate hike odds to 87%, up from the low 70s earlier in the week, according to market data. Brent crude oil b

According to QCP analysis, Bitcoin declined to $76,700 on September 14 following the August CPI report, which showed a 0.4% month-on-month increase versus market expectations of 0.2%, before recovering to $77,600. The market has largely priced in a 25 basis point rate hike scenario, with the key

According to QCP, on September 14, the market has largely digested the Federal Reserve's expected 25 basis point rate hike this week, with attention now shifting to the Fed's policy guidance on future rate paths. August CPI data showed inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, with the consumer p

Ethereum traded at $2,513.44 on Coinbase and $2,513.26 on Kraken at 06:39 UTC on 14 September 2026, within a 24-hour range of $2,461.69 to $2,525.71. The FOMC meets 15-16 September with the decision due Wednesday 16 September at 2:00pm ET. Polymarket priced a 25bp hike at 79.5% as of 06:31 UTC on 14

India and Russia have begun work on a settlement mechanism using digital currencies for bilateral trade, as the central banks of both countries examine the possibility of using sovereign currencies for cross-border payments. Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said that the Bank of Russia and the Reserve Bank of India are working on the mechanism, with Russia’s largest lender supporting the initiative as trade between the countries expands. Gref said demand for digital currencies could grow as technologies

According to Gate trading data, Asian currencies weakened against the dollar in early trading on September 14 amid expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike. The USD strengthened against the Korean won and Japanese yen by 0.3% each, reaching 1,345.8 and 154.06 respectively, while the

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its modest decline, trading at around $76,750 on Sept. 14. The U.S. Senate Democratic caucus will hold a regular meeting on the crypto bill, the CLARITY Act, while Republicans said Democrats should vote to advance the bill. Brazil's Central Bank set capital requirements for crypto exchanges as high as approximately $7.2 million, potentially forcing around 290 crypto exchanges to exit. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to POLITICO, two people familiar with the mat

The FED published research in FEDS Notes on September 4 examining how tokenized deposits, tokenized money market funds, and payment stablecoins should be incorporated into the United States’ official money supply statistics. The research noted that, depending on their actual use cases, payment stablecoins could potentially be classified under M1 or included among the non-M1 items in M2. The FED also identified two major statistical obstacles: double counting and cross-border circulation. FED Res

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $76,808 on Sept. 14, down 0.2% over 24 hours. On the macro front, the U.S. market is currently pricing in an 87% probability of a 25-bps hike at the FED’s Sept. 16 policy meeting, while U.S. President Trump told reporters in Ireland on Sunday: “The United States is so strong, we should be paying the lowest interest rate in the world.” The divergence between the market and the White House is in stark contrast. Bitcoin’s Distance From the Bull Run Threshold Bitc