{
  "id": 4629813,
  "title": "Markets pivot to September Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/markets-pivot-to-september-fed-rate-hike-five-things-to-know-in",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:51:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cointelegraph",
    "slug": "cointelegraph",
    "url": "https://cointelegraph.com/markets/markets-pivot-to-september-fed-rate-hike-five-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bitcoin is grappling with a key resistance level as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in September. This shift in expectations comes following the Jackson Hole economic symposium, where Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh called for a reevaluation of forward guidance. With multiple US employment reports set to be released this week, traders are closely monitoring the data for clues about the Fed's policy stance. Warsh's comments suggest that despite recent improvements in inflation data, underlying trends have remained subdued. Meanwhile, oil markets are showing volatility due to geopolitical tensions and an energy deal involving Venezuela's oil reserves. Bitcoin has dipped slightly below its 50-week EMA, but remains above a critical SMA that could provide crucial support.",
  "summary": "Bitcoin approached the August monthly close below key resistance with markets once again pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in September.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bitcoin near key resistance level before September Fed hike",
    "Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh calls for policy review",
    "US employment reports this week to influence Fed decision"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}