U.S. Inflation Falls to 2.3% in April 2025, Bitcoin Holds at $103K
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The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) cooled to 2.3% in April 2025, down from 2.4% in March—below market expectations. This marks the lowest annual increase since February 2021, before inflation spurred the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes.
Fed Holds Steady, Eyes Caution
At last week’s FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, signaling caution amid mixed economic signals.
The central bank flagged rising risks of both higher inflation and growing unemployment.
Rate Cut Hopes Fading
According to CME FedWatch, the probability of a 25 bps rate cut in June has fallen to 15%, down sharply from 34% at the beginning of the month.
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Bitcoin Unmoved
Despite the inflation dip, Bitcoin (BTC) remained stagnant at US$103,000
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What This Means:
With inflation easing but the Fed standing firm, markets are holding their breath for clear direction. Will crypto stay in wait-and-see mode?
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