SURPRISE INFLATION IN BITCOIN AND ETHEREUM: US DATA SHAKES MARKETS‼️
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April showed that the annual inflation rate fell to 2.3%, below the expected 2.4% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025). This situation strengthened expectations that the US Federal Reserve (FED) could continue interest rate cuts. With the release of inflation data, cryptocurrency markets stirred. Bitcoin (BTC) rose from $103,600 to $103,900 before the data, while Ethereum (ETH) increased from $2,500 to $2,522 (CoinMarketCap, 2025). At the same time, the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined from 101.5 to 101.47, increasing demand for cryptocurrencies (TradingView, 2025).
With five weeks to go until the FED's interest rate decision, uncertainty persists in the markets. Experts indicate that low inflation could increase interest in risky assets: "The lower-than-expected inflation triggered optimism in the crypto markets" (CryptoSlate, 2025). However, the FED's policies and macroeconomic developments will continue to affect price movements. Whether this rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum is a short-term reaction or the beginning of a new trend is a question investors need to closely monitor.
Conclusion: Low inflation data creates a positive atmosphere in the crypto markets, while the FED's next steps will determine the direction of prices.
