Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Impacting Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% for the third consecutive time, contributing to a decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. The decision was influenced by economic uncertainty due to Middle East conflicts, and the Fed's statement emphasized the ongoing challenges in forecasting economic growth. Bitcoin and Ethereum both fell in value following the announcement.

By André Beganski Wed, April 29, 2026 at 9:14 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Impacting Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices

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