Rate decisions have historically knocked digital assets off course, but the Federal Reserve's latest increase did the opposite — and that shift is now shaping where traders are looking across the market. Bitcoin advanced 1.1% over 24 hours to reclaim $76,600, Ethereum added 1.76% to trade near $2,400, and Solana rose 3.5% in an attempt to flip $100 back into support. The combined market value of digital assets has reached $2.61 trillion, up 1.52%, and the Fear and Greed Index printed 64, in “Greed” territory, indicating generally positive sentiment.

The US central bank lifted its target range to 3.75%–4%, the increase since 2023, and most Fed officials still project one more move this year. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $486.90 million outflow, yet bitcoin's price stayed above the $75,000 area that held through the announcement.

Presales tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have kept attracting capital regardless of how the broader market is operating. LiquidChain's Layer 3 presale has raised over $967,500 at $0.014956 per LIQUID token, with 1,180% APY staking rewards available before the next price increase. The project pairs that funding progress with plans for a new network connecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — a combination its backers present as a standout while the mainstream market's rebound is still forming.

BTC, ETH, and SOL Rise After First Fed Increase Since 2023

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise rates by a quarter point, taking the federal funds target to 3.75%–4%. Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high, and the median projection puts the policy rate at 4.1% at the end of 2026 and 2027, in line with one further quarter-point move. Two-year Treasury yields eased after their initial jump, and equity futures recovered in Asia.

Bitcoin spent much of the past month trading between roughly $76,000 and $80,000 and now sits close to $76,600, with $29.1 billion changing hands over the last 24 hours against a $1.53 trillion market cap. Ethereum, at roughly $2,400 and a $298.33 billion valuation, has beaten Bitcoin on the day so far with its 1.76% move, while Solana's 3.5% gain carried it back through $100, leaving a $58.94 billion market cap and $3.22 billion in volume.

Derivatives positioning was steadier. Open interest across the market stands at $469.78 billion, flat on the day, while futures volume over the last 24 hours totaled $851.19 billion, down 10%. Liquidations in the latest window came to $328.79 million, with more short positions closed than longs.

Technical trader Lennaert Snyder pointed to Bitcoin's defense of the $75,000 zone through the Federal Reserve meeting and to a build-up of shorts during the last dip, developments he suggested point toward a potential move toward $77,300 or even $78,500.

$BTC protected the 75K low during FOMC yesterday. The FOMC statement and press conference release was exactly what the market already expected. No surprises mostly lead to a less volatile reactions as we've seen. I wanted Bitcoin to sweep lower, but not getting exactly what… pic.twitter.com/scHFm4d4Tn

— Lennaert Snyder (@LennaertSnyder) September 17, 2026

That potential bid for the large caps is also feeding interest in projects that aim to combine Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana liquidity through a single blockchain network. LiquidChain is among the projects making that case, with its presale continuing to attract capital through the post-FOMC session.

LiquidChain Is Building an L3 Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

LiquidChain (LIQUID) is a Layer 3 network designed to bring Bitcoin's capital, Ethereum's DeFi activity, and Solana's speed into one execution layer. The design uses a high-throughput virtual machine with trust-minimized checks on each base chain. Bitcoin UTXOs, Ethereum states, and Solana accounts will be verified through cross-chain proofs and messaging, so assets can be represented in shared pools without wrapped tokens.

The L3 model is aimed at deeper liquidity and faster settlement for trades, meme coins, prediction markets, and other applications that today sit on separate networks. The native LIQUID token will pay for network activity, fund staking rewards, and support later exchange listings and growth work.

The Order rests. The architecture never sleeps. ⟁ pic.twitter.com/bNof4XHJ58

— LiquidChain (@getliquidchain) September 9, 2026

Token supply is fixed at 11,800,000,100 LIQUID. Development receives 35% of the allocation, LiquidLabs 32.5%, and AquaVault 15% for business development and community programs, while rewards account for 10% for staking and events and growth and listings take the remaining 7.5% — percentages that cover the entire fixed supply. SpyWolf and CertiK audits have been completed. Buyers can pay with BTC, ETH, SOL, stablecoins, BNB, or a card, and there is also an option to stake at the time of purchase for a quoted 1,180% APY.

The project says these design choices align with infrastructure demands in the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana communities, a fit that has pushed the total raise close to $1 million.

LIQUID Presale Demand Builds as 1,180% Staking Rewards Draw Interest

LIQUID is priced at $0.014956 in the current stage, and the presale has raised over $967,500 toward a stage target just beyond $1 million, leaving a short run to the next funding marker. Staking rewards are dynamic and advertised at 1,180% APY for tokens locked at purchase, paid from the 10% rewards allocation.

Those terms have proven consistently attractive even after an FOMC rate hike. The project's bet is that a single Layer 3 sitting above Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will attract a critical mass of volume once listings begin and the chain is live. Exchange listings and a live mainnet remain the upcoming milestones cited for the project. Those milestones would provide the next observable checkpoints for the project's stated cross-chain plans.

With the large caps attracting their own bids and early LIQUID demand still filling, the release positions LIQUID as a leading presale pick as its cross-chain thesis plays out.

Source: ICO Bench