Live updates: Zcash jumps 17% as $345 million of liquidations hit crypto traders

Why it matters

BTC (Bitcoin) · Why linked: Bitcoin price action is directly reported near $76,000 alongside a Fed rate hike decision and major SEC regulatory developments. Market context: Bullish in the short term as stocks surge and the SEC introduces an innovation exemption for tokenized securities, supporting risk assets.

SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF) · Why linked: Headline notes a broad stock surge following the Fed rate hike, directly implicating the S&P 500. Market context: Bullish as equities rallied on the Fed decision and constructive regulatory developments.

TLT (20+ Year Treasury) · Why linked: A Fed rate hike typically pressures long-duration Treasuries; this is a key instrument traders reassess on FOMC outcomes. Market context: Bearish in the immediate aftermath of a rate hike, though rally-driven risk sentiment may limit duration selling.

DXY (US Dollar Index) · Why linked: The Dollar Index is a standard instrument traders reassess following any Fed rate decision. Market context: Mixed/bearish for DXY if the market interprets the hike as near-terminal or if risk-on flows weaken the dollar; uncertain without policy details.