CPI

A mix of cooler-than-expected CPI, concentrated derivatives flows and short liquidations pushed Bitcoin above $72–73k on April 10, 2026. This piece breaks down the macro drivers, the role of a $2.2B options expiry, the institutional supply signal from a US government deposit, and scenario-based guidance for traders and allocators.

Major institutions maintain a bullish stance on Bitcoin despite choppy price action — driven by structural supply dynamics, growing ETF adoption, and macro tailwinds such as cooling CPI. This article unpacks JPMorgan’s $266K projection, the CPI-ETF rebound above $70K, 13F evidence of shifting allocations, and practical portfolio takeaways.

The Federal Reserve’s inclusion of XRP in its crypto risk calibration elevates the token from litigation-era outlier to a policy-relevant instrument. Traders and IR teams must now balance macro-driven price moves (CPI, ETF inflows) with an emerging regulatory lens that alters liquidity and tradability.