Bitcoin (BTC) Nears $77,250 as Fed Hike Odds Hit 86.5%

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $77,250 ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision scheduled for September 16. Futures markets indicate an 86.5% chance of a quarter-point rate hike. This comes as consumer prices increased by 0.4% in August, raising the annual rate to 3.4%. The Fed had previously held rates between 3.50% and 3.75% in July, showing some dissent among officials. For ordinary investors, the upcoming rate decision could significantly impact market movements, including Bitcoin's price trajectory.