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Cryptocurrencies Gain Ahead of Fed Decision on Interest Rates

  • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose Tuesday as traders piled into bullish bets ahead of the Fed decision.
  • Traders are betting cryptos will rise despite the Fed expected to raise interest rates again.
  • Bitcoin trading remains overwhelmingly bullish, though some say it's premature ahead of the Fed.
  • The Fed's decision on interest rates Wednesday could impact bitcoin and crypto prices.
  • Continued interest in crypto ahead of the Fed decision has boosted prices Tuesday.
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