Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

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What happened

Inflation held at 3.4% and core cooled annually, but a hot monthly core reading kept Fed hike odds near 62% while crypto markets rallied broadly.

Key facts

  • Inflation held at 3.4% and core cooled annually, but a hot monthly core reading kept Fed hike odds near 62% while crypto markets rallied broadly.
  • Reported by Decrypt and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:32:08 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

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  1. Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains as markets fully price in Fed rate hike

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

  3. Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative

  4. Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

  5. With Fed rate hike all but assured, here's how markets might react

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

  7. CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma

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