US Core CPI came in at 0.2% vs 0.3% expected, signaling cooler underlying inflation.
Lower core CPI = easing underlying inflation
Core CPI is closely watched by the Fed because it strips out food & energy volatility.
A downside surprise increases confidence that inflation is cooling sustainably.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR CRYPTO
• Lower core inflation = less pressure on the Fed
• Increases odds of rate cuts sooner
• Falling yields & weaker USD = risk-on environment
• Historically bullish for BTC & alts
Bitcoin tends to react first as a macro asset, with altcoins following if momentum holds.
Watch for confirmation from bond yields, DXY, and Fed commentary — short-term pumps need follow-through.
