ECB interest rate and meetings 2026

History, bitcoin reaction and upcoming dates

Latest value

2.65%

Sep 10, 2026

Next release

Oct 29, 2026, 15:15 MSK

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The line is the indicator itself (right scale). Turn on BTC, the S&P 500 or Nasdaq to compare: the bitcoin price is on the left scale, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq use their own scale. Values for the hovered date are shown above the chart.

What it is and why it matters

The European Central Bank meeting sets the euro area policy rate. It moves EUR/USD and, through the dollar, the crypto market.

Crypto reacts less than it does to the Fed, but an unexpected decision still produces noticeable volatility.

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Release history and BTC reaction

Date	Actual	Forecast	Prev.	BTC reaction
10.09.2026	2.65%	2.65%	2.4%	-1.3%
23.07.2026	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%	-2.6%
11.06.2026	2.4%	2.4%	2.15%	+4.8%
30.04.2026	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	+3.8%
19.03.2026	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	-3.3%
05.02.2026	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	-5.3%
18.12.2025	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	+2.5%
30.10.2025	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	+0.1%
11.09.2025	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	+1.7%

“BTC reaction” is the price change over about three days around the release (daily Binance candles).

Upcoming dates

15:15Oct 29, 2026 · 15:15
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15:15Nov 26, 2026 · 15:15
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15:15Dec 17, 2026 · 15:15
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15:15Feb 4, 2027 · 15:15
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15:15Feb 24, 2027 · 15:15
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15:15Mar 18, 2027 · 15:15
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15:15Apr 7, 2027 · 15:15
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15:15Apr 29, 2027 · 15:15
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