Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum prices rise ahead of Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum were trading higher early Wednesday as markets positioned for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and a slate of major earnings later in the day.

Barron’s reported Bitcoin was around $77,643, while Ethereum gained 2.5% and XRP rose 0.9%. The move came as traders watched the Fed’s April 28-29 meeting and looked ahead to after-close results from Microsoft and Meta.

The Fed’s official calendar shows the April 28-29 FOMC meeting was scheduled for Wednesday’s decision, and the central bank had already held rates unchanged at its March meeting. That backdrop has helped keep markets focused on any guidance from policymakers rather than on a crypto-specific catalyst.

Big Tech earnings are also in view. Microsoft said its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results would be released after the close on April 29, and Meta said first-quarter 2026 results would also come after the market close. For crypto traders, the combination of macro policy risk and heavyweight earnings may be providing the bid behind the morning move.