Bitcoin nears $81,000 before Fed decision as ZEC jumps 8%
Bitcoin climbed toward $81,000 as traders positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with major altcoins outperforming BTC across the board. Zcash (ZEC) jumped 8%, leading the move as tech stocks extended their rally. A Fed decision is a key macro catalyst for crypto, so positioning into it can amplify moves in both directions.