# Bitcoin Falls Below 79,000 Dollars as Traders Price a 60 Percent Chance of a Fed Rate Increase

Every major token declined on Tuesday, with Zcash leading the losses, though most assets are still higher on the week.

- Published: 2026-09-08T05:45:27.037Z
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- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/08/bitcoin-slips-under-usd79-000-zcash-leads-losses-as-fed-hike-odds-hold-near-60), [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/strong-jobs-just-triggered-a-hawkish-ubs-reversal-that-could-pressure-bitcoin-through-december/), [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news)

Bitcoin slipped under 79,000 dollars on Tuesday and every major token fell, with Zcash posting the largest decline, according to CoinDesk, which also reports traders pricing roughly a 60 percent chance that the Federal Reserve raises rates…

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