Inflation
Bolivia's government is moving to adopt cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to address rising inflation, U.S. dollar shortages, and growing global competition. Officials see digital assets as tools to stabilize payments and improve access to foreign currency.
September’s U.S. PPI jumped 2.7% year-over-year, hotter than expected, sparking a sharp Bitcoin sell-off as markets scale back odds of a December Fed rate cut.
FOMC minutes showed many Fed officials oppose another rate cut this year amid rising inflation concerns, dimming expectations for a December easing. Bitcoin fell as markets adjusted to a stickier policy path.
Bitcoin slipped under $100,000 in Asian trade after hawkish remarks from Fed officials trimmed bets on a near-term US rate cut, weighing on stocks and Wall Street futures. The move signals renewed sensitivity of risk assets to inflation and policy signals.
The U.S. shutdown has wrapped up, but the loss of October inflation data leaves markets without a crucial read on price pressures as year-end approaches, increasing uncertainty for Bitcoin. Traders will likely rely more on market signals and Fed communications in the near term.
Bitcoin is approaching a potential turning point after the U.S. government resumed activity and locked-up funds are set to be spent; traders will also be watching core inflation data due at the end of the week as a key catalyst.
Bitcoin traders are bracing for this week's U.S. inflation print, a data point that could reshape Federal Reserve expectations and trigger significant moves across the crypto market. Markets will read the number for clues on rate policy, real yields, and risk appetite for BTC.
A Senate-approved continuing resolution that funds agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 restarts furloughed statistical reports and Treasury auctions — reintroducing inflation prints and debt issuance as drivers for Bitcoin. Expect renewed macro volatility and clearer price discovery for BTC as markets absorb regular data and supply signals.
Bitcoin climbed past $21,000 in January 2023, driven by easing inflation and hopes of Fed interest rate cuts. Large investors are returning, increasing trade sizes on major exchanges like Binance. Despite recession concerns, the crypto market shows renewed confidence. Platforms like Bitlet.app make it easier to join this momentum by offering flexible crypto installment plans.
On October 10, 2025, gold surged past $4,000 and Bitcoin broke $126,000, as investors flock to hard assets amidst rising inflation and a weakening U.S. dollar. Experts highlight growing interest in a mix of gold, cryptocurrencies, and tech stocks, with ETFs gaining momentum during this volatile period.