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Bitcoin Tests $81,000 as Rate Hike Fears Linger After Hot Inflation Data

Briefing desk at Markets Brief (2026-10-15): Odds of an October Fed hike have climbed to 29% from 18% a week ago, and analysts see Bitcoin range-bound until the picture clears. Primary source: original at Decrypt (decrypt.co).

Bitcoin Tests $81,000 as Rate Hike Fears Linger After Hot Inflation Data

Odds of an October Fed hike have climbed to 29% from 18% a week ago, and analysts see Bitcoin range-bound until the picture clears.

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