Bitcoin dropped 1% to $75,632.1 as the Fed kept its policy rate at 3.50%-3.75% on 29‑Apr‑2026.
The FOMC decision featured the most dissents since Oct 1992, with one member favoring a 25‑bp cut and three opposing an easing bias.
U.S.-Iran tensions rose as President Trump ordered a prolonged blockade of Iran, rejecting a three‑step proposal and prompting higher oil prices.
Altcoins fell, with Ethereum down 2.2% to $2,241.03, XRP 1.3% to $1.3620, while Dogecoin rose 2.6%.