Why Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP Are Rising Today

The price of several cryptocurrencies moved higher today after the Federal Reserve concluded its March meeting yesterday, as well as due to some token-specific news.

Since late afternoon yesterday, the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), traded about 4.8% higher as of 12:02 p.m. ET today, with Bitcoin above $28,700. Meanwhile, the price of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) traded roughly 7.2% higher, and the meme token Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was up close to 8%.

The Fed concluded its meeting yesterday with a quarter-point hike to interest rates, bringing the Fed's overnight benchmark lending rate, the federal funds rate, to inside a range of 4.75% and 5%. The Fed also seemed to take a more dovish tone and indicate that its rate-hiking campaign may soon come to an end.

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