#CryptoCPIWatch Crypto Reacts Fast
US Inflation Data (April 2025):
• Headline CPI YoY: 2.4% (unchanged from March)
• Core CPI YoY: 2.8% (also unchanged)
• Monthly Change: +0.3% for both CPI and Core CPI
Market Reaction:
• Bitcoin (BTC): Dropped below $102,000 as traders booked profits ahead of the data.
• Liquidations: Over $730M in 24h — 73% of positions were longs.
(Source: FXStreet & Economic Times)
What This Means:
• Stable CPI = No urgency for the Fed to cut rates
• Persistent inflation = Risk-on assets like crypto stay under pressure
• Traders are now watching the Fed’s next move closely
Takeaway:
In crypto, it’s not just about the number — it’s about how the market reacts to the number.
Stay alert. Trade smart