Bitcoin Falls as Hot Inflation Puts a Fed Hike Back on the Table
Summary
Bitcoin prices dropped alongside traditional equities following higher-than-expected September inflation figures. The hotter consumer price index report led to rising Treasury yields and renewed speculation that the central bank might implement another interest rate increase.
September CPI hit 3.7%, above forecasts, sending Treasury yields higher and dragging crypto down with stocks.
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