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Bitcoin (BTC) Price News: All over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data. what next?

CoinDesk
Bitcoin's price swung wildly ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data, which will influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Summary

Bitcoin's price experienced significant volatility, trading between $86,000 and $90,000 in the 24 hours leading up to the release of key U.S. inflation data for November. This data, expected to show a 3.1% annual CPI increase, is critical as it will inform the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, especially following a government shutdown that canceled the October report. Experts are watching closely for signs of disinflation in services and the impact of tariffs. A confirmation of disinflation could encourage market expectations for rate cuts, potentially boosting risk assets like Bitcoin. However, Bitcoin did not strongly react to recent jobs data, and sticky 10-year Treasury yields above 4%—driven partly by inflation uncertainty—dampen the appeal of risk assets. Furthermore, crypto-specific headwinds, such as MSCI reviewing the index eligibility of digital asset treasury companies, could lead to passive outflows of up to $2.8 billion, adding pressure to the market.

(Source:CoinDesk)