Here’s how analysts view U.S. inflation’s potential effect on bitcoin
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U.S. inflation data is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists polled by Dow Jones predict that September’s consumer price index rose 0.6% month-over-month and 3.6% year-over-year. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is expected to increase 0.2% from August and 2.5% annually.
Market participants are closely monitoring these figures for insights into how the Federal Reserve might adjust interest rates. For bitcoin, the focus will extend beyond the headline number to how the report reshapes expectations about the Fed’s interest-rate policy.
Here’s how analysts believe the report could affect bitcoin.
Ryan Lee, chief analyst, Bitget Research
«If inflation data comes in hotter than expected, it could trigger another round of liquidations as Treasury yields and Fed expectations adjust.»
Lee noted that a recent selloff has reduced leverage in bitcoin, but may not have fully cleared the market’s riskier positions. In other words, traders might still hold substantial leveraged positions, making bitcoin vulnerable to another wave of forced selling if yields rise and rate-cut expectations weaken.
Utkarsh Ahuja, founder and managing partner, Moon Pursuit Capital
«Higher inflation can keep Treasury yields elevated, support the dollar, and increase the cost of capital, all of which create challenges for crypto and growth-oriented investments.»
Ahuja cautioned investors against assuming the Federal Reserve can ease policy as quickly as markets would like. He plans to monitor underlying inflation figures alongside the bond market’s reaction, noting that softer readings could support a recovery in risk appetite.
Bitunix analyst
«A moderate core inflation reading could ease rate expectations and improve risk appetite across crypto markets. However, a hotter-than-expected report could push the dollar and Treasury yields higher, placing renewed pressure on digital assets.»
Beyond CPI, analysts are also tracking ETF flows and oil-price swings for further clues about where risk appetite, and bitcoin, might head next. Stay alert!
What’s trending
— Philippines’ largest crypto exchange, Coins.ph, reportedly faces central bank regulatory action (Decryptnews): Coins.ph, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines, is facing punitive action from the country’s central bank, according to two sources familiar with the situation.
— Coinbase, which holds 5% of all bitcoin, wants the quantum fix started now (Decryptnews): Coinbase outlined what it believes bitcoin needs to do to remain secure against a «potential future» quantum threat.
— Ripple adds Stripe-owned wallets to XRP Ledger as AI payments surpass 14 million (Decryptnews): Ripple is bringing wallet technology from Stripe-owned Privy to the XRP Ledger, enabling financial applications and AI agents to create accounts, hold crypto, and make payments without requiring users to manage their own wallet software.
— Global benchmarks mixed in cautious trading after U.S. stocks retreat from record highs (AP): Global markets, weighed down by concerns over inflation, increased bond market pressure, and the Middle East conflict, were mixed, though interest in computer chips and artificial intelligence continued to support some global shares.
Today’s signal
The chart shows daily price swings for Nymex-listed WTI crude futures.
Oil has rebounded from the bullish trendline established at July lows, reinforcing the broader upward trajectory.
On the upside, the psychological level of $100 and the September 15 high of $106.75 are key numbers to watch. A rally to these levels could exacerbate inflation concerns, potentially weighing on risk assets.
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Why it matters:
Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.