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Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts

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What happened

Bitcoin briefly spiked to $79,837 following the release of August CPI data that matched projections, but volatile intraday trading triggered over $732 million in crypto liquidations.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin briefly spiked to $79,837 following the release of August CPI data that matched projections, but volatile intraday trading triggered over $732 million in crypto liquidations.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:47:56 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

  2. Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report

  3. Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data

  4. Bitcoin spikes toward $80K as US CPI data delivers new 22-year high in bond yields

  5. ARK Leads Bitcoin ETF $283M Selloff as XRP Funds Add $5.14M

  6. Bitcoin, ether rise as inflation data does little to alter Fed interest rate outlook

  7. Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts

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