Follow up to the hour updates on what is happening in crypto today, September 17. Market movements, crypto news, and more!

Bitcoin has surged above $116,000 ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision, as crypto markets rebound and investors watch for signals from Washington. Get the latest live updates, price trends, and what to expect next in crypto.

Gulfam Ali

Sep 17, 2025 - 10:22

Follow up to the hour updates on what is happening in crypto today, September 17. Market movements, crypto news, and more!

The crypto market saw a mild recovery on September 17 ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising 1.33% to surge above $116,000. While Ethereum (ETH) slipped 0.44% near $4,500, sectoral gains were strong as CeFi jumped 3.16%, Binance Coin (BNB) hit a record high above $960, and Layer 2 tokens climbed 3% led by Mantle (MNT). GameFi, Layer 1, PayFi, DeFi, and Meme sectors also posted gains, leaving SocialFi as the only declining segment.

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