#CryptoCPIWatch The financial markets are bracing for volatility as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for release today, May 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST. This key inflation metric is widely watched, with the potential to influence both traditional equities and cryptocurrencies. Crypto analyst Crypto Rover highlighted on Twitter that Truflation estimates inflation at just 1.68%, which is considerably lower than the Federal Reserve’s projected rate of 2.4%. Should the actual CPI figure come in below expectations, investors could respond positively, anticipating a shift toward lower interest rates — a move that generally favors risk-on assets such as tech stocks and digital currencies. Historically, such data has triggered rallies in markets, with Bitcoin and altcoins often leading gains due to rising investor risk appetite. As of 7:00 AM EST, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced around $62,500 on Binance, accompanied by a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $25 billion, indicating strong pre-report interest. Ethereum (ETH) is also seeing strength ahead of the data, trading near $2,950 with a $12 billion volume, according to CoinGecko. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures, including those for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, suggest a tentative start to the trading day as of 6:30 AM EST. Shares of crypto-exposed firms like Coinbase (COIN) and MicroStrategy (MSTR) are expected to mirror crypto market moves, with COIN priced at $205 in pre-market trading — up 1.2% from the previous close, according to Yahoo Finance.