US Inflation Data Impact on Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrency Market Revealed!

  • The long-awaited US inflation data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has finally been released, revealing a rise to 3.4% over the last 12 months, indicating a continued trend of price increases.
  • This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations of a decrease to 2.9%, and following the announcement, Bitcoin’s price surpassed $64,000, recording an overall increase of over 4%.
  • The US consumer prices rose less than expected in April, indicating a potential slowdown in inflation at the start of the second quarter, which boosted hopes in the financial markets for a possible interest rate cut in September.

The US inflation data reveals a rise to 3.4% over the last 12 months, exceeding analysts’ expectations and leading to a surge in Bitcoin’s price. This article delves into the details of the inflation data and its impact on Bitcoin.

Details of the US Inflation Data

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.4% over the 12-month period ending in April, showing a slight decrease compared to the 3.5% increase in the previous month, March. However, the data indicates that the progress in controlling inflation has stalled, as the annual increase is still significantly above pre-pandemic levels (9.1% in June 2022).

Impact on Bitcoin

Following the release of the CPI report, Bitcoin’s price experienced a sudden surge, rising from approximately $61,800 to $64,000, representing a 3.8% increase. Additionally, Bitcoin’s trading volume increased by 10.9% to reach $28.8 billion, while its market value was recorded at $1.25 trillion.

Conclusion

The US inflation data has had a significant impact on Bitcoin, leading to a surge in its price. As the inflation data continues to exceed expectations, it will be interesting to see how this affects Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the future.

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