Fed Rate Decision Expected to Impact Bitcoin Price Movements

The US Federal Reserve will make its interest rate decision on September 16, 2026. The market expects a hike, and futures markets have priced in a probability of around 86-90%.

A higher policy rate means that parking money risk-free earns more, making Bitcoin's lack of interest and price movement less attractive.

This can lead to violent price movements on central bank days. However, for those with savings plans, the short answer is no need to pause - unless the instalment no longer fits their circumstances.