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Why Bitcoin Hit $86,000 Despite Fed Rate Hikes - VanEck's Sigel, Former CFTC Chair Weigh In

Sep 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Why Bitcoin Hit $86,000 Despite Fed Rate Hikes - VanEck's Sigel, Former CFTC Chair Weigh In

Bitcoin’s rally reflects seller exhaustion, improving liquidity and demand for a scarce hedge against debt and currency debasement, despite higher rates.

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Bitcoin went up even though interest rates rose higher. People think it works as protection against money losing value.

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