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Fed holds at 3.75–4% as two members push for a hike; Bitcoin stays near $81,000

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged on 28 October after a quarter-point increase in September. Bitcoin showed little reaction, trading around $81,000.

• The vote was 10–2: Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack wanted a hike to 4–4.25%.
• BTC traded at $81,087 late on 28 October, up about 0.3% in 24 hours.
• Earlier in the week Bitcoin touched $79,250, its lowest level since July.