- U.S. CPI at 2.7% boosts crypto market, aligned with expectations.
- BTC and ETH show notable gains post-CPI release.
- CPI typically influences macro-sensitive assets like cryptocurrencies.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released July’s CPI at 2.7% y/y, spurring a crypto market rally led by Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The expected CPI data supports crypto assets, easing fears of aggressive Federal Reserve actions. Bitcoin and Ethereum surged, indicating bullish market sentiment.
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The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July recorded a 2.7% year-over-year increase, with a monthly rise of 0.2%. This data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, led to a bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, noted by a rebound in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices.
Monetary policy stakeholders, including the Federal Reserve, evaluate such figures critically as they influence interest rate decisions. The release closely met predictions, indicating stability in anticipated inflation and interest rate conditions, thus favoring risk assets.
“With inflation coming in line with expectations, risk assets are likely to regain some footing.” — Raoul Pal, CEO, Real Vision
Immediately post-announcement, crypto exchanges reflected increased volatility, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the price surge. Analysts observe that these crypto assets often react favorably to “as expected” inflation data, reducing the probability of hawkish monetary policy adjustments.
Historically, CPI announcements trigger reactions within crypto markets, especially affecting layer one blockchain assets. Such assets display high beta characteristics to macroeconomic factors, consistent with today’s market movements. The relatively stable CPI suggests minimal disruption in the anticipated monetary policy trajectory.
Experts recommend monitoring market data and exchange tickers carefully, as today’s CPI release could set the tone for upcoming fiscal adjustments and crypto asset performance.
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