The Fed raised rates of interest by 50 basis points (bps) following the Dec. 14 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) assembly. This brings the Federal Funds Fee to 4.25-4.5%.
Bitcoin reacted with a direct 3.2% swing to the draw back, bottoming out at $17,762 on the 19:00 (UTC) 5-minute candle.

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