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Bitcoin nears $81,000 before Fed decision; ZEC rises 8%

TradingGain Newsroom·2d ago·28 Oct 2026, 04:15 UTC

Bitcoin moved close to $81,000 ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve decision. Other major cryptocurrencies rose more than bitcoin, and ZEC jumped 8%, while tech stocks kept climbing. Traders may watch how these moves hold up around the Fed news.

BTCAt the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $80,937 (+1.54% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

Bitcoin is trading near $81,000, a level traders will watch closely before the Fed decision.
Major coins outpaced bitcoin, suggesting interest is spreading beyond the largest crypto asset.
Rising tech stocks show risk appetite is strong, which can influence crypto moves.

What to watch next

Watch the Federal Reserve decision and whether bitcoin can hold near $81,000 afterward.

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