Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $80,000 as Traders Await Fed Decision

The first and largest cryptocurrency, created in 2009, with a fixed maximum supply and no central issuer.

Its price swings and adoption by funds and companies make it a bellwether for the whole crypto market.

The central bank of the United States, which sets US interest rates and supervises banks.

Because the dollar is used worldwide, its rate decisions affect borrowing costs and markets in many other countries.

The first sale of a private company's shares to the public, after which the shares trade on a stock exchange.

An IPO raises money for the company and lets early owners and investors sell part of their stake.

The way geography, resources and power shape relations and rivalries between countries.

Geopolitical tensions influence trade, energy prices and security around the world.