#CPI&JoblessClaimsWatch if CPI comes in hotter than expected, it suggests persistent inflation, which could prompt central banks to raise interest rates or maintain a hawkish stance. Higher rates increase the cost of borrowing and make yield-bearing assets like bonds more attractive, often leading to a sell-off in riskier assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies. This can cause Bitcoin and other crypto prices to drop in the short term, as investors shift toward safer investments