The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%-3.75% but half of FOMC members project rate hikes in 2026. Bitcoin fell 1.5% as crypto markets brace for tighter

The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.5%-3.75% at its June 2026 FOMC meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, with futures pricing in a 66% chance of a rate hike.

The Fed's June dot plot raised the 2026 rate to 3.8% and inflation to 3.6%, hinting at a possible hike as Bitcoin and stocks slipped.